Mary Immaculate College - MIC vs University College Cork - UCC vs Institute of Technology Carlow - IT Carlow vs ONCAMPUS Global vs American College Dublin - ACD

Side-by-side comparison from 96 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
Mary Immaculate College - MIC: wins 1/6 categories
University College Cork - UCC: wins 0/6 categories
Institute of Technology Carlow - IT Carlow: wins 3/6 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 2/6 categories
American College Dublin - ACD: wins 0/6 categories
Southeast Technological University - SETU: wins 0/6 categories
Independent College: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Secondary Education
Best programme: Arts
Best programme: Bachelor of Media and Communication/Cybersecurity
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Health Sciences
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
2.00
3.91
4.67
Win
4.44
2.87
3.33
Not rated
Location
2.00
4.09
4.33
4.75
Win
3.20
4.33
Not rated
Professors
5.00
4.05
4.33
4.76
3.86
5.00
Not rated
Internationality
1.00
3.72
4.67
Win
4.62
3.71
4.00
Not rated
Student life
2.00
4.19
4.33
4.58
Win
2.87
2.50
Not rated
Value
5.00
Win
4.21
4.33
4.52
3.71
3.33
Not rated
Accommodation
3.00
3.43
4.67
Win
4.35
2.93
2.67
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Close-knit community and personal lecturer relationships
  • +Strong sense of togetherness and unity among students
  • +Excellent teaching programs and student support
  • +High-quality programs and academic excellence
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching research opportunities
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse extracurricular activities
  • +Supportive staff and organized, well-structured programs.
  • +Excellent library resources for study and research.
  • +Handy campus facilities like a gym and practical classrooms.
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Excellent student support services
  • +Convenient campus location and facilities
  • +Passionate and supportive faculty with personalized attention
  • +Strong focus on student success and career development
  • +Welcoming city environment and convenient accommodations
  • +Supportive and dedicated staff
  • +Affordable tuition for international students
  • +Good campus facilities

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and responsiveness from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of support.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent frustrations.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Course content and teaching methods often fail to meet expectations.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and lack of clear communication are frustrating.
  • -Limited resources and support for academic needs are a concern.
  • -Administrative and financial mismanagement, including delayed refunds and staff turnover.
  • -Concerns about academic stability and frequent changes in teaching staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient support staff are significant concerns.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution shows a stark contrast in its ratings. It excels significantly in **Professors** and **Value**, both receiving perfect scores. Conversely, its **Internationality** is a clear weak point, scoring only one. Facilities, Location, and Student Life also received low marks, indicating areas for considerable improvement. Accommodations sit in the middle with a moderate rating.

Overall, this institution receives favorable reviews, with its strongest areas being **Value** and **Student Life**, both exceeding 4.1. **Location** also scores well. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, which falls below 3.5. Other categories, including **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Facilities**, generally fall within the mid-to-high 3s and low 4s.

This institution receives outstanding marks for its **Facilities**, **Accommodation**, and **Internationality**, all scoring a near-perfect 4.7. While still very strong, the areas of **Professors**, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Value** are slightly lower, each averaging 4.3. Overall, the university demonstrates excellence, particularly in its physical and global aspects.

This institution garners strong approval across multiple aspects, with particularly high marks for its **Professors (4.76)** and **Location (4.75)**. Student life and internationality also score well, above 4.5. **Accommodations (4.35)** received the lowest rating, though still generally positive, while facilities and value demonstrate solid, above-average performance.

This institution's strengths lie in its **Professors**, with a solid rating of 3.86, and its **Internationality** and **Value**, both scoring 3.71. Conversely, areas requiring improvement include **Facilities** and **Student Life**, each receiving a 2.87 rating. **Location** and **Accommodation** fall in the mid-range, with scores of 3.2 and 2.93 respectively.

This institution receives its highest marks for its **Professors**, with a perfect score, and a strong showing for **Location**. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** present the most significant areas for improvement, both scoring below average. **Facilities** and **Value** are rated moderately, while **Internationality** also garners a solid evaluation.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~75%), highlighting a strong sense of community, close lecturer-student relationships, and excellent teaching. Some mention the college's compact size and limited on-site facilities.

Nearly all (approximately 100%) of the 51 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.12/5. Students highlight academic excellence, strong research, and faculty expertise. No negative reviews were recorded.

With an average rating of 4.33/5, 100% of reviews are positive. Students highlight well-organized programs, helpful staff, and good campus facilities like the library and gym.

All 21 reviews are positive, averaging 4.76/5 stars. Students frequently praised helpful teachers, strong academic support, and good facilities. Some also highlighted a positive transition experience and newfound confidence.

Most (approximately 86%) of the 14 reviews are highly positive, praising knowledgeable and supportive faculty, small class sizes, and career development. A small percentage (~7%) of feedback mentioned financial issues and staff retention.

With a 4/5 average rating from three reviews, student feedback is highly positive (~100%). Recurring themes highlight supportive and dedicated lecturers, along with an affordable environment. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
25%
27%
33%
76%
7%
0%
0%
4★
50%
57%
67%
24%
79%
100%
0%
3★
25%
16%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
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Academic brilliance

My time as a student at University College Cork (UCC) has been truly transformative. UCC's unwavering commitment to academic brilliance, alongside its lively campus life, has made my experience here unforgettable.

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