SKEMA Business School vs Duke University - DU vs William Paterson University - WP vs Schiller International University vs Davenport University

Side-by-side comparison from 196 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/3 categories
Duke University - DU: wins 0/3 categories
William Paterson University - WP: wins 3/3 categories
Schiller International University: wins 0/3 categories
Davenport University: wins 0/3 categories
North Carolina Central University - NCCU : wins 0/3 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 0/3 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Durham, North Carolina, United States
4.20
Read more reviews
45 reviews
×
Best programme: Finance
Wayne, New Jersey, United States
5.00
Read more reviews
1 reviews
×
Best programme: Music
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
Read more reviews
13 reviews
×
Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Not rated
Read more reviews
0 reviews
×
Durham, North Carolina, United States
3.00
Read more reviews
1 reviews
×
New York City, United States
5.00
Read more reviews
3 reviews
×
Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.20
5.00
Win
3.92
Not rated
2.00
4.50
Location
4.24
4.37
5.00
Win
4.92
Not rated
3.00
4.50
Professors
4.41
4.35
5.00
4.62
Not rated
3.00
5.00
Internationality
4.36
4.23
5.00
4.92
Not rated
2.00
5.00
Student life
4.10
4.33
5.00
4.15
Not rated
3.00
5.00
Value
4.04
4.26
5.00
4.23
Not rated
2.00
5.00
Accommodation
3.56
4.27
5.00
Win
3.62
Not rated
2.00
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +International focus and diverse campus experiences
  • +Practical, industry-relevant curriculum and career support
  • +Strong community with great classmates and alumni network
  • +Supportive community & inclusive atmosphere
  • +Rigorous academics & strong faculty
  • +Vibrant campus life & extracurriculars
  • +Modern resources & diverse environment
  • +Strong academic staff & faculty
  • +High graduation rate
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

  • +Experiential learning and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • +Direct access to industry leaders (CXOs, CEOs)
  • +Valuable networking and lifelong friendships
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues create poor student experience.
  • -Ineffective communication and guidance hinder career development.
  • -Faculty and program organization are disappointing and overly focused on profit.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency are prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of support and unresponsive communication are common complaints.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

  • -Administrative and management issues are a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from the institution are frequently mentioned.
Rating summary
What students say

Across a range of metrics, this institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **professors** (4.41) and **internationality** (4.36). Facilities and location also received favorable scores, both above 4.2. Student life and value are rated around 4.0, indicating a generally positive experience. The weakest area is **accommodation**, which stands at 3.56, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect.

With strong scores across multiple aspects, this university excels in Location, scoring 4.37. Student Life and Professors also received commendations, with ratings of 4.33 and 4.35 respectively. Facilities and Accommodations are well-regarded at 4.20 and 4.27. Internationality and Value are also positive, both exceeding 4.2. The weakest area, though still solid, is Facilities.

Across all evaluated aspects, this institution garners perfect scores. Strengths are evident in every surveyed category, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. Conversely, no specific areas lag behind, as all ratings are consistently outstanding.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Across a range of metrics, the university demonstrates exceptional strengths, particularly in its Professors, Student Life, Internationality, and overall Value, all receiving perfect scores. Location, Facilities, and Accommodations also stand out with high ratings. While no specific area received a low score, the consistency across the board suggests a well-rounded institution with particularly strong offerings in teaching quality and student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The vast majority (~97%) of reviews are positive, praising international opportunities, practical curriculum, and strong alumni networks. A small percentage (~3%) express concerns about management, communication, and organization.

Duke University garners high praise, with ~82% of reviews being positive. Students highlight strong academics, vibrant campus life, and a supportive community. No negative feedback was recorded in this sample.

With a 5/5 average rating, the university is highly praised. Students highlight excellent modern resources, faculty diversity, and strong academic staff, particularly in Arts. A high graduation rate is also a notable positive.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

All three reviews are highly positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight real-world business experience, including product development and profit generation, and valuable learning from industry leaders. They also praise opportunities for international collaboration and lifelong friendships.

Rating distribution
5★
49%
42%
100%
69%
0%
0%
100%
4★
42%
40%
0%
23%
0%
0%
0%
3★
7%
18%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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.

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

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.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close