SKEMA Business School vs Hult International Business School vs St. Mary's University, San Antonio vs Schiller International University vs The University of Iowa

Side-by-side comparison from 233 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: St. Mary's University, San Antonio (5.00)
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Hult International Business School: wins 0/7 categories
St. Mary's University, San Antonio: wins 1/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
The University of Iowa: wins 0/7 categories
The Institute of World Politics - IWP: wins 0/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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64 reviews
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Best programme: International Business
San Antonio, Texas, United States
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration and International Relations
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
iowa city, United States
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Washington, D.C., United States
Not rated
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New York City, United States
4.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.12
4.00
3.92
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Not rated
4.50
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Location
4.25
4.58
Not rated
4.93
Win
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Not rated
4.50
Professors
4.39
4.47
4.00
4.64
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.39
4.77
2.00
4.93
Win
Not rated
Not rated
4.33
Student life
4.13
4.18
4.00
4.15
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.05
4.13
5.00
Win
4.29
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Accommodation
3.60
3.25
4.00
3.62
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, career-focused programs and in-demand skills acquisition
  • +Valuable international experiences and diverse student communities
  • +Supportive professors and excellent infrastructure
  • +Strong career services and networking opportunities
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with experienced faculty
  • +Diverse international environment and global alumni network
  • +Extensive student support
  • +Strong marketing and business programmes
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment

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  • +Experiential learning and practical application of business concepts
  • +High-quality instruction and direct industry leader engagement
  • +International exposure and strong peer networking opportunities
Cons
  • -Poor management and administrative issues.
  • -Ineffective communication and guidance.
  • -Concerns about teaching quality and faculty understanding of student needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Facility quality and professor standards are inconsistent.
  • -Admission standards are perceived as too low.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resources detract from learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
Rating summary
What students say

The university demonstrates notable strengths in its professors, internationality, and facilities, all receiving scores above 4.2. Student life and value for money also score positively. Accommodation stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating. Location also received a respectable score.

This university garners impressive scores, particularly in **Internationality** (4.77) and **Location** (4.58). Professors also receive high marks at 4.47. Facilities, Student Life, and Value are all rated favorably above 4.0. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, scoring significantly lower at 3.25, indicating a potential area for improvement.

This institution excels in several key areas, achieving perfect scores for Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Accommodations. Value for money is also a significant strength, with a top rating. However, the university's weakest aspect is its Location, receiving a score of zero. Internationality is another area for improvement, scoring a moderate two.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

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This institution garners exceptionally high marks, particularly excelling in Student Life with a perfect score. Facilities, Location, and Accomodation are also strong, all receiving 4.5 ratings. Professors and Value are rated highly at 4.67. The lowest score, though still solid, is for Internationality at 4.33.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Overwhelmingly positive feedback from 152 reviews highlights practical, career-focused courses, international opportunities, and strong academic/career support. Negative comments (~2.6%) mention poor communication, program disorganization, and concerns about management.

Approximately 95.4% of 65 reviews are positive, highlighting networking, job opportunities, practical learning, and supportive faculty. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions issues with staff competence and course materials.

With one review received, the average rating is 5/5 stars. The feedback highlights strong student support. No negative reviews were submitted.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

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With an average rating of 4.75/5 from four reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight hands-on learning, business idea development, and valuable connections with industry leaders and peers as significant benefits. Minimal negative feedback was present.

Rating distribution
5★
50%
53%
100%
71%
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75%
4★
42%
30%
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21%
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25%
3★
7%
14%
0%
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2★
1%
2%
0%
7%
0%
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1★
1%
3%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Experience in School

My experience in SKEMA Business School is very much enriching. It definitely help me to shape my career aspirations which align with my personal value and even worldview. The management system in my university quite efficient and systematic. Every year, we, students are required to give personal feedback on our learning and courses for each semesters. It is very helpful as it could assist my university to improve its lacking in every aspects.

DIVERSITY

One of my favourite aspects about Hult is its diversity. By meeting people from all over the world with diverse histories and customs, you can get a sense of what their home nations are like. I also enjoy the help the staff provides every step of the way.

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The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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