Cebu Normal University - CNU vs Gullas College of Medicine - GCM vs Cebu Institute of Technology - University vs University of Southern Philippines Foundation - USPF vs University of San Jose-Recoletos

Side-by-side comparison from 27 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Southern Philippines Foundation - USPF (5.00)
Cebu Normal University - CNU: wins 0/4 categories
Gullas College of Medicine - GCM: wins 0/4 categories
Cebu Institute of Technology - University: wins 1/4 categories
University of Southern Philippines Foundation - USPF: wins 3/4 categories
University of San Jose-Recoletos: wins 0/4 categories
University of Cebu - UCB: wins 0/4 categories
Comparing
Cebu City, Philippines
4.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: BA English and Classical Studies
Cebu City, Philippines
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Accounting
Cebu City, Philippines
4.50
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14 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
Not rated
4.75
Win
4.00
4.40
4.21
Location
5.00
Not rated
4.75
5.00
3.40
4.20
Professors
4.67
Not rated
4.75
5.00
Win
4.00
4.64
Internationality
3.33
Not rated
5.00
5.00
3.80
4.50
Student life
3.00
Not rated
4.75
5.00
Win
3.20
4.33
Value
4.67
Not rated
5.00
5.00
3.80
4.57
Accommodation
3.67
Not rated
4.25
5.00
Win
4.00
4.29
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Quality education and well-equipped graduates
  • +Motivating academic standards

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  • +Supportive and knowledgeable professors
  • +Demanding and effective academic programs
  • +Valuable practical and clinical experiences
  • +Confidence building and positive environment
  • +Inclusive and accepting atmosphere
  • +High-quality educators and supportive administration
  • +Relevant, real-world courses and strong academic programs
  • +Excellent facilities and study spaces
  • +Accessible education and scholarships
  • +Quality education and academic reputation
  • +Personal growth and development through activities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often seen as lacking.

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  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities & resources
  • -Lack of student support & engagement
  • -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.
  • -administrative & management issues
  • -outdated facilities
  • -lack of resources
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance
  • -Unresponsive administration and management
  • -Lack of academic support and clear communication
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in its **location** and **value**, both receiving perfect and near-perfect scores, respectively. **Professors** also garnered a high rating. Conversely, the university's **facilities** and **student life** are areas where ratings are lower, suggesting potential for improvement in these aspects. **Accommodations** and **internationality** fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum.

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Remarkably strong across most aspects, this institution excels in Internationality and Value, both receiving perfect scores. Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life also garnered outstanding marks of 4.75. The only area scoring lower, though still very good, is Accomodation at 4.25, representing its relative weakest point among the evaluated criteria.

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.

This university's facilities stand out as a significant strength, receiving a high rating. Areas demonstrating solid performance include professors and accommodation, both scoring a 4. Location and student life, however, present the weakest aspects, with lower ratings in comparison to other categories. Internationality and value also received moderate scores.

This university receives strong ratings across multiple aspects. Professors are particularly well-regarded, achieving the highest score. Student life and internationality also score highly. Facilities and accommodation are rated well, as is the overall value. The location, while good, is the lowest-rated category but still solid.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4/5, reviews are predominantly positive (~67%). Students praise the quality of education, highlighting its effectiveness in producing well-equipped individuals. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with an average rating of 4.5/5. Recurring themes highlight professional and supportive professors, strong academic programs, and valuable clinical experiences. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

With 3 positive reviews and no negative feedback, students largely highlight excellent educators and admin. Facilities are also frequently praised. The average rating is 3.8/5.

Nearly all (approximately 100%) of 14 reviews are positive, highlighting quality education, interactive classes, approachable professors, and personal growth opportunities. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
0%
50%
100%
20%
57%
4★
33%
0%
50%
0%
40%
36%
3★
33%
0%
0%
0%
40%
7%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Experience in UCB

y time in UCB has been one of the most memorable and precious parts of my teen life. It was where I experienced so many firsts—new friendships, challenges, and moments that shaped who I am today. Every day brought something new to learn, not just in the classroom, but about life, people, and myself. UCB became more than just a place to study—it was a space where I grew, laughed, stumbled, and stood back up. Those years will always hold a special place in my heart, a chapter filled with growth and unforgettable memories. uring my time as a senior high student at the University of Cebu Banilad campus, I learned how to be flexible and adaptable. Balancing academics, responsibilities, and personal life wasn’t always easy, but it taught me the value of time and resilience. Along the way, I met new friends who stood by me through every high and low. They’ve become some of the people I treasure the most, turning ordinary days into unforgettable ones. With them, I discovered not just how to manage life, but how to enjoy it fully—even in the busiest moments.

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