Crandall University - CU vs University of Toronto - UofT vs Oulton College vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Lighthouse Labs

Side-by-side comparison from 397 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Crandall University - CU: wins 1/7 categories
University of Toronto - UofT: wins 0/7 categories
Oulton College: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/7 categories
University of Moncton - UM: wins 2/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Agricultural Engineering
Best programme: Psychology
Moncton, Canada
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4.60
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Vancouver, Canada
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Best programme: Business Administration Management and Marketing
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.09
4.20
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4.40
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4.25
4.47
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Location
3.89
4.38
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4.70
Not rated
4.75
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3.13
Professors
4.29
4.15
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4.60
Win
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4.00
4.27
Internationality
4.22
4.41
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4.60
Not rated
4.75
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3.87
Student life
4.27
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3.80
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3.90
Not rated
4.25
4.20
Value
4.25
4.24
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3.90
Not rated
4.25
4.67
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Accommodation
4.22
3.85
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3.00
Not rated
4.00
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated, accessible, and supportive faculty
  • +Welcoming environment and small class sizes
  • +Focus on experiential and hands-on learning
  • +Excellent academics, world-class professors, and diverse program options
  • +Strong reputation, prestigious school, and networking opportunities
  • +Welcoming community, helpful staff, and accessible campus amenities

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  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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  • +Engaging and knowledgeable instructors with real-world experience
  • +Welcoming and diverse campus environment with ample student opportunities
  • +Accessible location and manageable class sizes fostering connections
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and poorly structured.
  • -Administrative and management issues plague student services and support.
  • -The focus on research overshadows practical learning and career preparation.
  • -Student life and wellness are unsatisfactory due to high competitiveness and lack of resources.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are common complaints.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are sometimes inadequate.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

Across various aspects, the university garners strong ratings. Its professors and student life are particularly well-regarded, both scoring above 4.27. Accommodation and internationality also receive high marks. The weakest area appears to be location, with a rating of 3.89, though facilities are also relatively lower compared to other categories. Overall, the university presents a solid profile with notable strengths in academic and social experiences.

With a diverse set of ratings, this institution excels particularly in **Internationality**, scoring a high 4.41. **Location** is also a significant strength at 4.38, followed closely by **Value** at 4.24. The most notable area for improvement appears to be **Student Life**, which received the lowest rating at 3.80, closely followed by **Accomodation** at 3.85. Other categories like Facilities and Professors are rated solidly above average.

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This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

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A well-rounded academic institution, this university garners excellent scores, particularly excelling in **location** and **internationality**, both receiving an outstanding 4.75. The university also boasts strong ratings for its facilities, student life, and value, all at 4.25. Professors and accommodation are rated a solid 4. While no areas are significantly weak, professors and accommodation are the comparatively lower-scoring aspects.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~95%), highlighting instructors' dedication and accessibility, smaller class sizes, and a welcoming Christian environment. Experiential learning and strong faculty support are also frequently praised. No negative reviews were reported.

Students praise an excellent academic environment with knowledgeable professors and diverse opportunities. The university holds a strong reputation, particularly in research. Limited negative feedback (~1.6%) briefly mentions student services, high competitiveness, and course memorization.

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Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

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With 3 out of 4 reviews being positive (~75%), students highlight thorough, interesting courses with knowledgeable instructors and a positive campus experience, including good diversity and welcoming atmosphere. The small class sizes and convenient campus location are also appreciated.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
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Valuable lessons I’ve learned

One of the things I would most like to discuss is Crandall University's instructors' willingness to go above and beyond to help us succeed. They are always accessible to answer our questions and provide us with wise counsel, whether it is during office hours, online, or even after class. Their dedication to our academic growth is tremendously motivating. They create a friendly environment in the classroom where children feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and asking for help. This not only fosters a sense of belonging and community, but it also facilitates meaningful conversations and peer learning.

PhD Psyc

The program itself is great and really prepares you for an academic career, but the quality of the supervisors varies a lot. Some people in the department are excellent and enjoy empowering their students, but the majority of profs make you feel like they're doing you a favour by giving you their time of day/guidance. Might be an issue exclusively with this department, but still. And the campus is cool! Great cheap eats around. Shout out to El Rey for when you want to splurge a bit and get some awesome tacos!

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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