Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB vs Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB vs Universidad Católica de Colombia - UCATOLICA vs Centro Colombo Americano

Side-by-side comparison from 26 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB (5.00)
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad Católica de Colombia - UCATOLICA: wins 0/7 categories
Centro Colombo Americano: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE: wins 2/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.00
5.00
Win
3.50
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4.33
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Location
4.80
Win
4.60
4.00
4.50
Not rated
4.33
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Professors
4.60
4.20
4.00
4.00
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4.67
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Internationality
4.40
4.00
5.00
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3.00
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3.00
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Student life
4.40
Win
3.80
4.00
4.00
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4.33
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Value
4.60
4.40
2.00
4.00
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5.00
Win
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Accommodation
4.25
Win
2.20
4.00
4.00
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3.67
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High quality programs and professional teachers
  • +Supportive and amazing study environment with extracurriculars
  • +Emphasis on practical skills and real-world preparation
  • +Elite academic programs and strong teachers
  • +Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • +Humanistic focus and values
  • +High academic quality and relevant programs
  • +Strong English language focus
  • +Blend of nature and academic facilities
  • +Strong academic programs with qualified instructors and research opportunities.
  • +Practical learning experiences and updated course content.
  • +Accessible location and vibrant campus life.

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  • +Excellent professors and quality education/curriculum
  • +Strong focus on ethics and humanistic values
  • +Downtown campus offering urban experience

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and unhelpful.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a common source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are perceived as inflexible or uninspiring.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum is sometimes perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a problem.
  • -Poor teaching quality and insufficient academic support are disliked.

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Rating summary
What students say

Exceptional marks were achieved in several areas, notably for **Location** (4.8) and **Professors** (4.6), along with strong **Value** (4.6). While still positive, **Facilities** and **Accommodation** received the lowest scores at 4.2 and 4.25 respectively. Overall, the university presents a highly regarded environment, with particular strengths in its accessible setting and teaching quality.

An overall assessment of the university reveals a strong performance in several key areas. The location stands out as a particular strength with a rating of 4.6, closely followed by professors at 4.2 and value at 4.4. Facilities and internationality also received a solid 4. Student life is rated moderately at 3.8. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a considerably lower score of 2.2.

Excelling in its facilities and international appeal, this institution garners top marks in those areas. Student life, professor quality, and location also receive strong positive feedback, indicating a well-rounded experience. However, the university's value for money is notably lower, standing out as its weakest aspect.

This institution demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas, particularly excelling in **location** with a rating of 4.5. **Professors**, **student life**, and **accommodation** also received favorable scores of 4. The university's **internationality** is its weakest area, rated at 3. Facilities are rated moderately at 3.5, while the overall **value** is considered good at 4.

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This university demonstrates exceptional strengths, with an outstanding perfect score for **Value** and high marks for its **Professors**. The **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** also received solid ratings. However, **Accomodation** is a moderately weaker area, and **Internationality** received the lowest score among the surveyed aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are positive. Students praise high-quality study programs, excellent teachers, and a supportive environment for academic and extracurricular activities. Practical skills and hands-on experience are also highlighted.

With 12 out of 13 reviews being positive, students highly praise the university's strong tradition, excellent teachers, and quality facilities. Key themes include a humanist approach, elite orientation in economics, and good learning methodologies, with ~92% of feedback being highly positive.

With an average rating of 5/5 based on two reviews, feedback is entirely positive. Students praise the university's strong academic quality, emphasis on English language education, and adaptation to labor needs. The natural campus environment and excellent facilities are also highlighted.

With an average rating of 4.33/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight qualified instructors, strong research promotion, and efforts to improve practical education. No negative feedback was received.

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All reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.33/5 stars. Students praise excellent teachers, quality education, and professional training that instills values and ethics.

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Rating distribution
5★
40%
54%
100%
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33%
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4★
40%
38%
0%
67%
0%
67%
0%
3★
20%
8%
0%
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0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
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