Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - UNMSM vs Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL vs Universidad de Piura - UDEP vs Universidad Ricardo Palma - URP vs Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - UPC

Side-by-side comparison from 37 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL (4.90)
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - UNMSM: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad de Piura - UDEP: wins 6/7 categories
Universidad Ricardo Palma - URP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - UPC: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de San Martín de Porres - USMP: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration and Social Policy
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Advertising and Communication
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.67
3.00
4.56
Location
3.67
4.17
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.43
3.00
4.78
Professors
4.33
4.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.38
4.00
4.67
Internationality
3.67
5.00
Win
3.50
Not rated
4.00
3.50
4.67
Student life
3.67
4.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.50
3.50
4.00
Value
4.00
4.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
3.50
4.00
Accommodation
2.67
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.50
3.00
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +University prestige and academic rigor
  • +Diverse student body and personal growth opportunities
  • +Accessibility and good teachers
  • +Strong international focus and global opportunities
  • +Practical, entrepreneurship-driven programs
  • +High-quality teaching and modern infrastructure
  • +Strong academic training with emphasis on values and ethics.
  • +Welcoming and peaceful campus environment fostering nature and connection.
  • +Inclusive community with diverse backgrounds and humanistic approach.

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  • +Career-focused curriculum and expert instructors
  • +Professional and personal growth opportunities
  • +Diverse programs and cultural immersion
  • +Practical learning experiences and quality study programs
  • +Supportive and innovative teaching methods
  • +Good infrastructure and administrative support
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -administrative and management issues
  • -outdated facilities and technology
  • -lack of support and communication
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support leaves students feeling unsupported.
  • -Lack of responsive and helpful administrative support.
  • -Inadequate and outdated campus facilities.
  • -Unclear or inconsistent communication from faculty and administration.

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  • -Financial burden of tuition fees.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication regarding policies, procedures, and academic advising.
  • -Inadequate and outdated facilities, including insufficient study spaces and technology.
  • -Bureaucratic administrative processes and unresponsive staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a mixed but generally positive rating profile. Its strongest areas are Professor quality (4.33) and Value (4). Conversely, Accomodation (2.67) stands out as the weakest aspect. Ratings for Facilities, Location, Student Life, and Internationality are all in the moderate range, around 3.67.

This institution achieves an exceptional score of 5.0 for Internationality, its strongest area. Facilities also stand out with a high rating of 4.67. Conversely, Accommodation receives the lowest score at 4.0, representing its weakest point. Other areas like Professors, Student Life, and Value are rated consistently well at 4.5, with Location also scoring solidly at 4.17.

An impressive overall assessment reveals a university excelling across many facets. Facilities, professors, location, student life, and accommodation all received perfect scores, indicating exceptional strengths in these core areas. The university also demonstrated solid value. However, its internationality score of 3.5 suggests this aspect could benefit from further development.

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The university demonstrates notable strengths in student life and location, both receiving high scores. Internationality and value are also well-regarded. Conversely, accommodation and facilities present areas for improvement, indicating these aspects are less favorably perceived by students. Overall, the institution appears to offer a positive experience, with specific categories requiring more attention.

Overall, the university presents a consistent performance across most aspects. Its strongest areas are the quality of its professors and a vibrant student life and international community, both receiving solid 4 and 3.5 ratings respectively. Conversely, facilities and accommodation are identified as areas for improvement, each scoring a 3. The university offers a fair value proposition, also rated at 3.5.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Reviews summary
Highlights

All four reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.25/5. Students praise the university's prestige, solid education, affordability, and opportunities to meet diverse people. Some mention frustrating bureaucracy and infrastructure limitations.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.89/5. Recurring themes include strong international opportunities, dual degree programs, and a focus on entrepreneurship and practical learning. No negative feedback was provided.

All 3 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise the integral training, high academic standards, and diverse extracurricular clubs. The peaceful, nature-filled campus and humanistic approach are also highlighted.

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With a 4.22/5 average rating, ~89% of students praise diverse courses, excellent teachers, and strong career preparation. One review (~11%) mentions high tuition costs.

With a 4/5 average rating, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight strong communications programs, good study plans, and effective teaching. Areas for improvement include curriculum updates and expanded internship/job placement agreements.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

Rating distribution
5★
25%
89%
33%
0%
56%
0%
67%
4★
75%
11%
67%
0%
22%
100%
33%
3★
0%
0%
0%
0%
11%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
11%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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