Emerson College vs Berklee College of Music vs Boston University - BU vs Hult International Business School vs Simmons University

Side-by-side comparison from 161 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Simmons University (4.60)
Emerson College: wins 0/7 categories
Berklee College of Music: wins 2/7 categories
Boston University - BU: wins 2/7 categories
Hult International Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Simmons University: wins 1/7 categories
ISDI Madrid Digital Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - MCPHS: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.30
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Arts
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.20
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86 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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64 reviews
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Best programme: International Business
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
2.50
4.37
4.12
4.40
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Not rated
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Location
4.50
Not rated
4.56
4.58
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4.50
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.00
5.00
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4.45
4.47
4.40
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.33
4.50
4.49
4.77
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3.60
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
3.67
2.50
4.27
Win
4.18
3.80
Not rated
Not rated
Value
3.67
4.50
Win
4.35
4.13
4.20
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Accommodation
3.67
2.50
4.22
Win
3.25
3.67
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Abundant collaborative opportunities and academic depth
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Strong focus on creative industries and media production
  • +Ample student resources and internship opportunities.
  • +Engaging and practical course content with real-world application.
  • +Flexible online learning options.
  • +Exceptional faculty and supportive learning environment
  • +Prime urban location with diverse opportunities
  • +Challenging academics and resources for student success
  • +Strong career services and networking opportunities
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with experienced faculty
  • +Diverse international environment and global alumni network
  • +Passionate and supportive faculty
  • +Nurturing environment for academic and personal growth
  • +Supportive staff and diverse student body

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Cons
  • -Students dislike administrative & management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods is also a recurring theme.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -A lack of effective communication and student support is prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -The curriculum or teaching quality is often found to be lacking.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Facility quality and professor standards are inconsistent.
  • -Admission standards are perceived as too low.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources are a common complaint.
  • -Students express frustration with administrative and management inefficiencies.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured by many.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates robust strengths, notably in its prime location and international appeal, both receiving high marks. Facilities and professors are also well-regarded, indicating a solid academic and physical environment. Areas for potential improvement include student life, accommodation, and overall value, which, while still satisfactory, scored lower than other metrics.

Exceptional ratings in key areas are evident, with professors and internationality scoring particularly high. The university also receives strong marks for its value proposition. However, the location receives a zero rating, indicating a significant weakness. Facilities, student life, and accommodation present a mixed picture with moderate scores.

This institution garners excellent scores across most metrics. Notably, the **Location** stands out with the highest rating. **Student Life**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** also receive strong, positive feedback, indicating a well-rounded student experience. While still high, **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** received slightly lower, though still very competitive, scores compared to the strongest area.

This university garners impressive scores, particularly in **Internationality** (4.77) and **Location** (4.58). Professors also receive high marks at 4.47. Facilities, Student Life, and Value are all rated favorably above 4.0. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, scoring significantly lower at 3.25, indicating a potential area for improvement.

This university garners excellent marks for its **location** (4.5) and **facilities** and **professors** (both 4.4), suggesting a well-resourced and academically strong environment. Areas for potential improvement include **accommodation** (3.67) and **internationality** (3.6), which received the lowest scores among the surveyed categories. Student life also presents a moderate rating at 3.8, while value for money is rated positively at 4.2.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

The vast majority of reviews are positive (~75%), highlighting ample opportunities for collaboration and creative endeavors, particularly in media programs. Professors are generally described as qualified and helpful.

With a 4.5/5 average rating from two reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students praise the abundance of resources, internship opportunities, and engaging course content, particularly enjoying practical applications and online flexibility.

With an average rating of 4.23/5, ~94% of reviews are positive. Students praise the learning environment, excellent faculty, and vibrant city location. No negative feedback was provided.

Approximately 95.4% of 65 reviews are positive, highlighting networking, job opportunities, practical learning, and supportive faculty. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions issues with staff competence and course materials.

With an average rating of 4.6/5, Simmons University receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students praise exceptional faculty, a supportive environment, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. No negative reviews were recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
50%
50%
29%
53%
60%
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4★
25%
50%
65%
30%
40%
0%
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3★
25%
0%
6%
14%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
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3%
0%
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DIVERSITY

One of my favourite aspects about Hult is its diversity. By meeting people from all over the world with diverse histories and customs, you can get a sense of what their home nations are like. I also enjoy the help the staff provides every step of the way.

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