Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala - USAC vs Universidad Rafael Landívar - URL vs Universidad Francisco Marroquín - UFM vs Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala - UMG vs Universidad Panamericana de Guatemala - UPANA

Side-by-side comparison from 17 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala - USAC: wins 4/7 categories
Universidad Rafael Landívar - URL: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Francisco Marroquín - UFM: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala - UMG: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Panamericana de Guatemala - UPANA: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Mesoamericana - UMES: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Rural de Guatemala - URURAL: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Accounting
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
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Best programme: Children
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5.00
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Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
4.33
5.00
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Location
4.25
4.00
5.00
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Professors
4.00
3.67
5.00
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Internationality
4.50
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2.67
3.50
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Student life
4.50
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4.00
3.50
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Value
4.67
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4.33
4.50
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Accommodation
4.20
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1.33
2.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High quality of education and knowledgeable professors
  • +Rich cultural experience and diverse student body
  • +Affordable tuition and strong academic reputation
  • +Modern campus facilities and ample study spaces
  • +Strong research focus integrated with internships and social work
  • +Highly knowledgeable professors and strong industry connections
  • +Academic excellence and outstanding professors.
  • +Emphasis on high standards and aiming for excellence.
  • +Beautiful and well-planned campus conducive to learning.
  • +Small class sizes and personalized instruction
  • +Flexible schedules accommodating working students
  • +Affordable tuition and parking costs

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Cons
  • -Unfair graduation practices and political bias in curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a consistent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are frequently criticized.
  • -Communication breakdowns and a perceived lack of support are common complaints.
  • -administrative and management issues
  • -outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -lack of adequate academic support and resources
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are recurring problems.

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Rating summary
What students say

With an impressive overall score, this university excels in several key areas. Student life and internationality both achieved a perfect 4.5, while value was rated a remarkable 4.67. Facilities and accommodation also received strong marks, above 4.2. The area with the lowest rating, though still solid, was professors at 4.0.

This institution garners high marks for its **Facilities** and **Value**, both receiving a score of 4.33. **Location** and **Student Life** also fare well, each scoring a 4. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as a significant weakness, with a low rating of 1.33. **Internationality** is also an area for improvement, scoring 2.67, while **Professors** received a moderate rating of 3.67.

This institution excels with perfect scores for its facilities, professors, and location. Student life and internationality are rated a solid 3.5. However, accommodation presents the weakest area with a score of 2. The university offers strong value, indicated by a 4.5 rating, suggesting a positive overall experience despite challenges with housing.

Surveyed categories reveal a consistent performance across all evaluated aspects. Strengths and weaknesses are not distinctly identified, as all areas—Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value—received identical ratings. This suggests a uniform, though not necessarily exceptional, standing across the board.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 10 reviews, ~90% are positive, highlighting excellent education quality, knowledgeable professors, and cultural diversity. ~10% of feedback noted political focus and low graduation rates.

With 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.33/5, reviews highlight modern facilities, campus greenery, and research opportunities. Students also appreciate professors' expertise and the university's societal relevance.

Both reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students praise academic excellence, innovation, cutting-edge technology, outstanding professors, and a beautiful, well-planned campus. There is no negative feedback.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 average rating. Students praise small class sizes, personalized teaching, affordable parking, and flexible schedules accommodating work.

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Rating distribution
5★
60%
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4★
30%
67%
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2★
10%
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