The Open University - OU vs Universidad Nacional de Pilar - UNP vs Blackburn College vs St Joseph's College of Commerce - SJCC vs Azerbaijan University - AU

Side-by-side comparison from 80 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Bicol University - BU (5.00)
The Open University - OU: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad Nacional de Pilar - UNP: wins 0/5 categories
Blackburn College: wins 0/5 categories
St Joseph's College of Commerce - SJCC: wins 0/5 categories
Azerbaijan University - AU: wins 0/5 categories
Bicol University - BU: wins 5/5 categories
Centro Universitario Tecnológico - CEUTEC: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Milton Keynes, The United Kingdom
4.40
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69 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Marketing
Blackburn, The United Kingdom
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: BBA (IBA) specialisation Facility & Property Management
Best programme: BCom
Legazpi City, Philippines
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Tourism & Hospitality Management
Best programme: Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
3.86
Not rated
3.50
4.25
5.00
5.00
4.00
Location
4.35
Not rated
3.33
4.75
5.00
5.00
4.50
Professors
4.27
Not rated
4.00
4.25
3.00
5.00
Win
4.50
Internationality
4.37
Not rated
4.00
3.50
3.00
5.00
Win
3.50
Student life
3.84
Not rated
3.33
4.75
3.00
5.00
Win
3.50
Value
4.45
Not rated
3.67
4.50
3.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.14
Not rated
3.00
3.00
3.00
5.00
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Wide course selection and flexible learning.
  • +Supportive tutors and resources for student success.
  • +Accessible education for all life stages.

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  • +Helpful and supportive teachers
  • +Strong student support system
  • +Wide course selection and guidance
  • +Excellent faculty and subject knowledge
  • +Valuable real-world exposure and opportunities
  • +Supportive and familial campus environment

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  • +Supportive and competent professors
  • +Positive school ambiance and friendly students
  • +Flexible and accessible hybrid learning models
  • +Revolutionary educational approach for working adults
  • +Availability of night classes
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts student experience.

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  • -Poor teaching quality and unprofessional conduct
  • -Lack of administrative support and staff absence
  • -Unsafe and discriminatory learning environment
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder learning.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and inconsistent.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary equipment are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganized processes, cause frustration.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as outdated, with insufficient practical application and limited focus on relevant skills.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates significant strengths in several key areas. Its internationality and value for money received particularly high marks. Location and professor quality were also highly rated. Conversely, accommodation emerged as the weakest aspect, with a notably lower score compared to other categories. Facilities and student life also showed moderate performance.

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With a strong showing in **Professors** and **Internationality**, both scoring a solid 4 out of 5, the institution demonstrates particular strengths in academic support and global engagement. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating at 3. Facilities and Student Life were rated moderately at 3.5 and 3.33 respectively, indicating areas for potential enhancement. The university also presents a favorable **Value** at 3.67.

This institution excels in its location and student life, both receiving top marks. Facilities and professors are also highly rated. However, accommodation presents a significant area for improvement, scoring considerably lower. Internationality is moderately rated, while the value proposition is strong.

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Across all surveyed categories, this institution has received perfect scores. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value are all rated a strong 5 out of 5. This indicates exceptional performance and a highly positive experience across every aspect of university life, with no discernible weak areas.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings and campus environment, with **Professors** and **Location** both receiving a high **4.5** rating. **Facilities** are also well-regarded at **4**. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the most significant area for improvement, scoring a **3**, alongside **Student Life** and **Internationality**, which are rated at **3.5**. The overall **Value** is considered good at **4**.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Over 94% of 69 reviews are positive, highlighting a wide course selection, flexible study, and supportive tutors. No negative feedback was recorded.

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About two-thirds of reviews are positive, highlighting good teachers and strong support systems. The remaining one-third of feedback notes issues such as unprofessional behavior and poor staff attendance.

With a 4.5/5 average rating, nearly 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise knowledgeable faculty, strong networking, and valuable real-world exposure. Some mention overcrowding and suggest syllabus improvements.

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With a 5/5 average rating, the single review highlights a great campus ambiance, friendly students, and competent, helpful professors. This positive feedback represents 100% of the feedback received.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise the modern facilities and revolutionary hybrid learning model, highlighting its accessibility and flexibility for working professionals.

Rating distribution
5★
48%
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67%
50%
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100%
50%
4★
46%
0%
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50%
0%
0%
50%
3★
6%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Library Science

this university suits you who wants or need to get a job before finishing your degree. what i like about this uni is they have this option to do learn without coming to campus. what i hate is their system is developing slowly through the era. I wish i was enrolled 2 years prior, but their online system at that time wasn't today's good. I would recommend this learning center to those who wants to pursue their degree a little late like me.

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