Maseno University vs The Kisumu National Polytechnic - TKNP vs Great Lakes University of Kisumu - GLUK vs Maasai Mara University vs University of Southern Philippines Foundation - USPF

Side-by-side comparison from 98 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Maseno University: wins 0/2 categories
The Kisumu National Polytechnic - TKNP: wins 0/2 categories
Great Lakes University of Kisumu - GLUK: wins 0/2 categories
Maasai Mara University: wins 0/2 categories
University of Southern Philippines Foundation - USPF: wins 1/2 categories
Tom Mboya University: wins 0/2 categories
Universitas Ciputra Surabaya: wins 1/2 categories
Comparing
kisumu, Kenya
4.50
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86 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: 3D Design
Best programme: Applied Statistics
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
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Best programme: Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.14
4.00
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3.88
4.00
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5.00
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Location
4.31
4.50
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4.50
5.00
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5.00
Professors
4.49
4.00
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4.25
5.00
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5.00
Internationality
3.97
4.50
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3.63
5.00
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5.00
Student life
4.21
4.00
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3.75
5.00
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3.00
Value
4.53
4.50
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4.38
5.00
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5.00
Accommodation
3.98
4.00
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4.00
5.00
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5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic environment and practical learning focus
  • +Supportive atmosphere with approachable, passionate instructors
  • +Well-structured programmes with engaging teaching methods
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and career-oriented education
  • +Dedicated lecturers and supportive learning environment
  • +Development of essential soft skills and overall personal growth

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  • +Dedicated and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Holistic learning and diverse activities
  • +Quality education and modern facilities
  • +Confidence building and positive environment
  • +Inclusive and accepting atmosphere

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  • +Entrepreneurship integrated into all programs
  • +Modern and well-maintained campus facilities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Limited communication and transparency from the institution.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Inconsistent and unfair grading policies.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative support.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unengaging course content are common complaints.
  • -Ineffective communication and disorganized administrative processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world applications.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of academic support are common complaints.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this university garners strong feedback, particularly excelling in the value of education, with a rating of 4.53. Professors also receive high marks at 4.49, alongside a positive student life experience at 4.21. The weakest areas appear to be accommodation and internationality, both scoring just under 4.0. Facilities and location also received solid, though not outstanding, scores.

This institution garners consistently high marks, with its **location** and **internationality** standing out as its strongest attributes at 4.5. Its **value for money** also received a top score of 4.5. Other aspects, including **facilities**, **professors**, **student life**, and **accommodation**, are all rated a solid 4, indicating a well-rounded and positive university experience across the board.

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The university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **Location** (4.5) and **Value** (4.375), alongside an impressive score for **Professors** (4.25). **Student Life** and **Accomodation** also received favorable marks. The **Internationality** aspect, however, registers as the lowest rated area at 3.625, with **Facilities** also performing slightly below average at 3.875.

Across a comprehensive review, the institution demonstrates exceptional strengths, with perfect scores awarded for Professors, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value. The sole area not receiving a top score is Facilities, which is rated a strong 4 out of 5. This indicates a generally outstanding university experience with only minor room for enhancement in its physical infrastructure.

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This institution excels in several key areas, receiving perfect scores for its facilities, professors, location, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. These reflect a highly positive experience in tangible resources, academic quality, and global engagement. The student life aspect, while still positive, is the weakest point at a score of 3, indicating potential for improvement in extracurricular offerings or campus community engagement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~93% of 86 reviews being positive, students praise the university's supportive atmosphere, practical learning, and well-structured programs. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, these 2 reviews are entirely positive. Students highlight excellent communication, teamwork, dedication, love for education, and the quality of courses and lecturers. Practical learning and supportive lecturers preparing students for real-world situations are also praised.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~88% of reviewers are positive. Students commend dedicated lecturers, quality education, and a holistic learning environment. No negative feedback was provided.

This university has a perfect rating of 5/5, with 100% of feedback being positive. Students appreciate how the school brings out their best, boosts confidence, and promotes gender equality.

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This single review is highly positive, giving a 5/5 rating. The feedback highlights the university's strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, along with modern, well-maintained facilities supporting creativity.

Rating distribution
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8%
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Most useful review
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Nice place to be

I enjoyed learning at the university. The lectures were nice and students were nice to everyone, I found it easier to interact with everyone at school. However, life was tough in general due to lack of enough funds to support my student upkeep. But I recommend the school to anyone

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