Universidad del Pacífico Privada - UP vs Swarthmore College vs Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre - UFCSPA vs London School of Commerce - LSC vs China University of Petroleum

Side-by-side comparison from 38 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Swarthmore College (4.80)
Universidad del Pacífico Privada - UP: wins 0/7 categories
Swarthmore College: wins 3/7 categories
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre - UFCSPA: wins 1/7 categories
London School of Commerce - LSC: wins 1/7 categories
China University of Petroleum: wins 0/7 categories
University of Ruhuna: wins 2/7 categories
Gullas College of Medicine - GCM: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
4.80
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17 reviews
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Best programme: Biochemistry
Best programme: Medicine
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Administration
Matara, Sri Lanka
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Cebu City, Philippines
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Category ratings
Facilities
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4.38
4.39
3.25
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4.40
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Location
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4.71
4.47
4.75
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4.40
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Professors
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4.94
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4.22
3.25
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4.40
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Internationality
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3.94
3.59
3.50
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4.00
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Student life
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4.24
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4.09
3.75
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4.20
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Value
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4.35
4.76
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2.75
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4.40
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Accommodation
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4.28
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3.63
2.00
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4.20
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Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Supportive and caring community with kind individuals
  • +Intellectually engaging academics and challenging yet manageable coursework
  • +Experiential learning and innovative, hands-on opportunities
  • +Excellent infrastructure and qualified professionals/teachers
  • +Strong research opportunities and advanced learning environment
  • +High-quality education and professional development through hospital complex
  • +Accessible resources and supportive faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment and quality instruction
  • +Opportunities for exposure and growth

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  • +Good lecturers, staff, and facilities
  • +Beautiful location and natural environment
  • +Professional and diverse faculties

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Cons

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Unclear expectations and poor communication from instructors are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Communication breakdowns and a perceived lack of support are frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause stress.
  • -Lack of support is a recurring problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and poor communication are major concerns.

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Rating summary
What students say

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Overall, this institution presents a strong academic profile. Professors receive exceptionally high marks, indicating excellent teaching quality. Location also stands out as a significant strength. Areas for potential improvement include Internationality and Student Life, though these are still rated reasonably well. Facilities, Accommodation, and Value also demonstrate solid performance, contributing to a generally positive evaluation.

Overall, this university receives positive evaluations across several key areas. Its strongest aspects are **Value** (4.76) and **Location** (4.47), indicating excellent return on investment and a desirable setting. **Facilities** (4.39) and **Professors** (4.22) also score well. The areas with the lowest ratings are **Accomodation** (3.63) and **Internationality** (3.59), suggesting opportunities for improvement in these domains.

This institution shines brightest in its location, receiving a near-perfect score. Student life and internationality are also areas of moderate strength. Conversely, accommodation stands out as a significant weakness, along with the perceived value of the education. Ratings for facilities and professors are average.

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This institution garners strong marks across multiple aspects, with facilities, professors, location, and value all receiving an impressive 4.4. Student life and accommodation also rate well at 4.2. The university's internationality stands as its relatively weakest area, scoring 4.0, though still indicating a positive level of global engagement. Overall, the feedback suggests a well-rounded and highly-regarded educational environment.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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With an average rating of 4.76/5, ~100% of 17 reviews are positive. Students praise the beautiful campus, kind individuals, and supportive atmosphere. They also highlight intellectually engaging classes and faculty who genuinely care about student success.

All 12 reviews are positive, averaging 4.67/5. Students highlight well-trained professionals and excellent infrastructure, with approximately 100% satisfaction.

The university receives predominantly positive feedback (~75%) with students praising supportive instructors and good facilities. A smaller portion of reviews (~25%) notes administrative delays and communication issues.

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With an average rating of 4.6/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are highly positive. Students praise the university's beautiful location, good facilities, and professional lecturers. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
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Academic Excellence

Swarthmore College redefined how I approach challenges by immersing me in a community that thrives on curiosity and collaboration. The vibrant campus atmosphere and access to hands-on learning made it feel like I was constantly at the forefront of innovation. I had the chance to work on meaningful projects with peers who shared my drive to create and explore. Faculty members went beyond teaching—they inspired me to think boldly, take risks, and turn ideas into reality. With dynamic labs and maker spaces fueling creativity, Swarthmore gave me the tools and confidence to grow as both a thinker and a builder.

UFCSPA- Home of Diversity, Science and Education

I am an international student at UFCSPA and I will be graduating next summer. Over the past 6 years that I've been in this institution, I have learned more than just medicine. I am a true believer that doctor and medical education need to be revolutionized. In my school, I found that we need to stop thinking about medicine as a business and rather as a right for all beings. That education needs to be made for the people first and not necessarily for the industry and that doctors serve these people, our community. I have the privilege to study in a unique public university with a prestigious past, With an envisioned future and with a great endeavor to move forward. An incredible campus, a humane staff and where science meets humanity. I must say that although we did have struggles (and we do all) I don't regret anything and encourage others to pursue their dreams here #GoBrazil #PublicEducation #EducationForAll #OpenAccess #EduOpinions

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