Universidad Sergio Arboleda vs Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC vs Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC vs Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD vs Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN

Side-by-side comparison from 31 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC (4.90)
Universidad Sergio Arboleda: wins 1/7 categories
Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD: wins 2/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela de Artes y Letras - EAL: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: BA (hons) Psychology
Best programme: Graphic Engineering and Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.11
4.60
Win
4.20
4.33
Not rated
2.33
Not rated
Location
4.56
Win
4.00
3.40
4.33
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Professors
4.00
4.67
Win
4.60
4.40
Not rated
4.33
Not rated
Internationality
4.33
4.67
Win
3.20
4.00
Not rated
2.33
Not rated
Student life
4.44
4.20
4.00
4.50
Win
Not rated
2.67
Not rated
Value
4.22
4.17
4.40
Win
4.00
Not rated
2.67
Not rated
Accommodation
3.89
4.00
3.60
4.67
Win
Not rated
2.33
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Passionate professors and vibrant learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and academic opportunities
  • +Strong career support and personal development
  • +High academic quality and standards
  • +Flexible study options and time management
  • +Committed and qualified professors
  • +Strong economics, law, and political science programs
  • +Excellent preparation for the labor market
  • +University prestige and history
  • +Supportive and caring staff offering detailed explanations.
  • +Emphasis on self-reliance and critical thinking in learning.
  • +Flexible online learning options with advanced technological resources.

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  • +quality faculty and student programs
  • +good location

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Cons
  • -Lack of academic rigor and unchallenging coursework.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and ineffective management.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive faculty.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff creates confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of effective communication and student support is a problem.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **location**, receiving a high rating of 4.56, and in its **student life**, scoring 4.44. **Facilities** also fare well with a rating of 4.11. Conversely, the **accommodation** category shows the lowest score at 3.89, indicating it as a potential area for improvement. Ratings for professors, internationality, and value fall within a solid mid-range.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.66. **Professors** also receive high marks. Conversely, **Location** and **Accomodation** are the areas with the lowest scores, at 4. These ratings suggest a well-regarded university with some room for improvement in specific logistical aspects.

Professors receive the highest marks, reflecting a strong academic core. Facilities and value also score well, indicating a positive learning environment and good return on investment. However, location and internationality present opportunities for improvement, with lower scores in these areas. Student life and accommodation fall within the middle range of ratings.

This institution receives consistently high marks, particularly excelling in **Accomodation** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.5. **Value** and **Internationality** are the lowest-rated areas, though still solid at 4.0. Other categories like Facilities, Professors, and Location also demonstrate strong performance, with ratings around 4.3 to 4.4, indicating a well-rounded educational experience.

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Academically, the university excels, with professors receiving an exceptionally high rating of 4.33. However, areas requiring significant improvement include facilities and accommodation, both rated at a low 2.33. Student life and value for money are also mid-range, while location sits at a neutral 3. The university's internationality also scored similarly low at 2.33.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

About 56% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic opportunities, professors, and growth. A small portion (11.1%) of negative feedback mentions a lack of academic challenge and lazy professors.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students praise the university's high academic quality, committed professors, flexible study options, and practical learning model.

With an average rating of 4.67/5 from 6 reviews, ~83% of feedback is positive. Students praise rigorous economics and law programs, excellent professional preparation, and the university's prestige. No negative feedback was received.

Students report a highly positive experience (~100% of feedback), praising strong organizational support, attentive staff, and engaging learning methods. Some minor navigation and response time issues were noted.

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With an average rating of 3.67/5, reviews indicate positive aspects like good teachers and program offerings. A minor point concerns the availability of study and sports spaces, and outdated computer equipment.

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Rating distribution
5★
11%
86%
83%
80%
0%
33%
0%
4★
44%
14%
0%
20%
0%
0%
0%
3★
33%
0%
17%
0%
100%
67%
0%
2★
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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This university offers 100% online education programs, which allows people like me who for some reason must stay home. However, I believe there is little support, no virtual classes, and in most cases, students must do everything alone.

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