Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES vs Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD vs Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN vs Universidad Libre - UniLibre

Side-by-side comparison from 61 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD (4.80)
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD: wins 0/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Libre - UniLibre: wins 5/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion - CESA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: BA (hons) Psychology
Best programme: Medicine
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.69
4.33
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5.00
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Location
4.80
4.17
4.33
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5.00
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Professors
4.60
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4.52
4.40
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4.50
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Internationality
4.40
4.43
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4.00
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3.50
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Student life
4.40
4.31
4.50
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5.00
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Value
4.60
4.33
4.00
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5.00
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Accommodation
4.25
4.05
4.67
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5.00
Win
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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
  • +Rigorous, deep, and innovative academic programs with opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
  • +Inspiring and experienced international faculty offering precise and relevant learning.
  • +Stimulating learning environments with extensive campus facilities and a strong sense of community.
  • +Supportive and caring staff offering detailed explanations.
  • +Emphasis on self-reliance and critical thinking in learning.
  • +Flexible online learning options with advanced technological resources.

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  • +High-quality academics and clinical programs with qualified instructors.
  • +Focus on humanities, values, and leadership development for societal impact.
  • +Supportive learning environment with approachable teachers and accessible facilities.

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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.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations from staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and lack of academic support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.

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  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are often criticized.

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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.

This institution receives high marks overall, with its **Facilities** standing out as the strongest area at 4.69. Professors are also highly rated (4.52), alongside a strong showing for Internationality (4.43) and Value (4.33). Student Life scores well at 4.31. The weakest, though still solid, areas are Location (4.17) and Accomodation (4.05).

This institution receives consistently high marks, particularly excelling in **Accomodation** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.5. **Value** and **Internationality** are the lowest-rated areas, though still solid at 4.0. Other categories like Facilities, Professors, and Location also demonstrate strong performance, with ratings around 4.3 to 4.4, indicating a well-rounded educational experience.

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This institution receives outstanding marks for its facilities, location, student life, accommodation, and overall value, all scoring a perfect five. Professors are also highly regarded, with a strong 4.5 rating. The university's weakest area is internationality, which received a 3.5, indicating room for growth in that aspect.

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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 46 out of 47 reviews being positive, students praise enriching academic opportunities like double majors and innovative teaching methods such as PBL. The university is lauded as number one in Colombia for its rigorous structure and comprehensive curriculum.

Students report a highly positive experience (~100% of feedback), praising strong organizational support, attentive staff, and engaging learning methods. Some minor navigation and response time issues were noted.

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise academic excellence, qualified teachers, and facilities, along with a focus on humanities and values.

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Rating distribution
5★
40%
64%
80%
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33%
0%
0%
4★
40%
34%
20%
0%
67%
0%
0%
3★
20%
2%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
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0%
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This university offers 100% online education programs, which allows people like me who for some reason must stay home. However, I believe there is little support, no virtual classes, and in most cases, students must do everything alone.

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