Caribbean Maritime University - CMU vs Excelsior Community College vs The Mico University College

Side-by-side comparison from 10 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Caribbean Maritime University - CMU: wins 0/7 categories
Excelsior Community College: wins 0/7 categories
The Mico University College: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Customs Processes
Best programme: Tourism and Hospitality
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
2.50
4.50
Win
Location
3.67
3.00
5.00
Win
Professors
4.00
4.00
4.50
Win
Internationality
4.33
3.00
4.50
Win
Student life
4.33
2.50
4.50
Win
Value
4.83
3.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.00
1.50
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Unique maritime specialization and diverse programs
  • +Supportive staff and strong sense of community
  • +Disciplined environment with emphasis on values
  • +Accessible quality education
  • +Engaged and supportive lecturers
  • +Specific program strengths
  • +supportive and helpful lectures
  • +positive and peaceful environment
  • +development of teaching skills
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and disorganization lead to student confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent concerns.
  • -A lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from administration.
  • -Lack of adequate support for students' academic and personal needs.
Rating summary
What students say

Offering a comprehensive overview, this institution excels in areas such as Value, scoring a remarkable 4.83. Student Life and Internationality also stand out with high ratings of 4.33. Areas receiving solid scores include Facilities (4.17) and Professors (4). Location, rated at 3.67, represents the weakest aspect in this assessment.

This university's student feedback highlights exceptional strength in its **Professors**, receiving a high rating of 4. In contrast, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower score of 1.5. The university also received average marks for its Location, Internationality, and Value. Areas for improvement include Facilities and Student Life, both scoring 2.5.

This institution garners excellent reviews across the board. Its standout feature is its prime location, earning a perfect score. Academically and in terms of student experience, it scores highly, with facilities, professors, student life, accommodation, and internationality all receiving 4.5 stars. The overall value is also rated exceptionally at 5 stars.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~83% positive feedback, students appreciate the diverse maritime programs and welcoming environment. The staff is described as supportive and like family. A few negative comments mentioned lecturers appearing unprepared.

With one positive review out of two, feedback indicates a ~50% positive sentiment. The positive review highlighted quality education, affordability, and lecturer involvement. A lack of extracurricular activities was a minor drawback.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, reviews are highly positive, ~100% are 4-5 stars. Students praise the exceptional experience, helpful lectures, and friendly environment, recommending it for aspiring teachers.

Rating distribution
5★
67%
0%
50%
4★
17%
50%
50%
3★
17%
50%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
University

My university has a lot to offer from logistics to engineering to customs to nautical studies. I like my university because it is the only maritime university in Jamaica or the only university that offers maritime studies.

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