Torrens University Australia vs University of New England vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Western Sydney University - WSU vs Learning People

Side-by-side comparison from 54 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Torrens University Australia: wins 0/7 categories
University of New England: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Western Sydney University - WSU: wins 2/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/7 categories
TAFE NSW: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Hospitality Management
Armidale, Australia
4.20
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
4.60
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Accounting
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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Sydney, Australia
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Hotel and Restaurant Management
Category ratings
Facilities
3.38
4.45
Win
4.40
4.21
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Location
3.63
4.21
4.70
Win
4.62
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Professors
3.38
4.33
4.60
4.71
Win
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
3.50
3.86
4.60
4.36
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.00
4.29
3.90
4.14
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.38
4.29
3.90
4.36
Win
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.17
4.05
Win
3.00
3.79
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and interactive classes with knowledgeable and passionate professors
  • +Flexible learning options catering to working students
  • +Practical, real-world experience emphasized
  • +Flexible and accessible online learning options
  • +High-quality academic programs and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive student services and community focus
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Diverse and multicultural campus environment
  • +Emphasis on practical, real-world learning and industry engagement
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable professors and mentors

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  • +Practical, industry-aligned courses and qualifications
  • +Hands-on learning with experienced instructors and modern facilities
  • +Strong focus on employability and career-focused education
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues like course changes and unclear enrollment practices.
  • -High costs and questionable value for money regarding tuition fees.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching staff and potentially rude or untrained facilitators.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues create a horrible experience.
  • -Lack of empathy from some staff causes significant student distress.

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  • -Administrative & management issues hinder student progress.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources create a poor learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is frustrating.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates strengths in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Student Life** stands out as the area requiring the most attention, with the lowest score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value are rated similarly and fall in the mid-range. Accomodation and Internationality also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores compared to the strongest category.

This institution garners strong marks in several key areas, with Facilities being the standout at 4.45. Professors and Student Life also receive favorable scores, alongside a solid rating for Value. Conversely, Internationality presents the lowest rating at 3.86, indicating a potential area for growth. Accommodations and Location also fall slightly below the highest-rated aspects.

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.

Generally favorable university ratings emerge, with professors scoring exceptionally high at 4.71. Location also receives strong marks at 4.62. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, rated at 3.79. Other aspects like facilities (4.21), student life (4.14), internationality (4.36), and value (4.36) fall within a solid middle range, indicating a well-rounded experience with specific strengths and a notable area for improvement.

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This institution demonstrates a very strong overall performance, with standout ratings in Student Life and Internationality, both achieving a perfect score of 5. The facilities, professors, location, accommodation, and value also received solid marks, all scoring a 4. This indicates a generally positive university experience with particular strengths in fostering a vibrant campus community and embracing global diversity.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~63% of reviews are positive, praising flexible learning, passionate professors, and engaging classes. ~37.5% of feedback is negative, citing course changes and high costs.

With a 4.24/5 average rating from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students praise academic excellence, flexible remote/in-person options, and supportive faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

~86% of reviews are positive, highlighting diversity, practical learning, and supportive staff. A small portion (~7%) experienced administrative issues and lack of empathy from some staff.

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With one review, the university received a 4/5 rating. This positive feedback (~100%) highlights practical courses aligned with industry needs and a focus on employability.

Rating distribution
5★
38%
29%
60%
57%
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0%
0%
4★
25%
67%
40%
29%
0%
0%
100%
3★
0%
5%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
25%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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Torrens university

I want to share my experience with Torrens University. They initially gave me an offer letter and Confirmation of Enrollment (COE), but after I had been in the course for a year, they changed the name of the course and added more subjects to my study plan. It really feels like Torrens is using this format to make more money from students. This kind of practice is frustrating and makes it hard for us to plan our studies effectively.

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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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