Universidad del Pacífico Privada - UP vs American Graduate School in Paris vs Swarthmore College vs London School of Commerce - LSC vs University of Oulu - OY

Side-by-side comparison from 33 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Oulu - OY (4.90)
Universidad del Pacífico Privada - UP: wins 0/7 categories
American Graduate School in Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Swarthmore College: wins 2/7 categories
London School of Commerce - LSC: wins 1/7 categories
University of Oulu - OY: wins 3/7 categories
University of Ruhuna: wins 1/7 categories
Gullas College of Medicine - GCM: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
4.80
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17 reviews
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Best programme: Biochemistry
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Electronics and Communication Engineering
Matara, Sri Lanka
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Cebu City, Philippines
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
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4.38
3.25
4.86
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4.40
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Location
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4.71
4.75
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2.67
4.40
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Professors
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4.94
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3.25
4.29
4.40
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Internationality
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3.94
3.50
3.29
4.00
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Student life
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4.24
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3.75
3.43
4.20
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Value
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4.35
2.75
4.86
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4.40
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Accommodation
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4.28
2.00
4.57
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4.20
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Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Supportive and caring community with kind individuals
  • +Intellectually engaging academics and challenging yet manageable coursework
  • +Experiential learning and innovative, hands-on opportunities
  • +Accessible resources and supportive faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment and quality instruction
  • +Opportunities for exposure and growth
  • +High-quality education and strong programs, especially in ICT and wireless technology.
  • +Supportive and international learning environment with modern facilities.
  • +Good city life, student culture, and career preparation support.
  • +Good lecturers, staff, and facilities
  • +Beautiful location and natural environment
  • +Professional and diverse faculties

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Unclear expectations and poor communication from instructors are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause stress.
  • -Lack of support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common source of dissatisfaction.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and engaging curriculum is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and poor communication are major concerns.

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Rating summary
What students say

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Overall, this institution presents a strong academic profile. Professors receive exceptionally high marks, indicating excellent teaching quality. Location also stands out as a significant strength. Areas for potential improvement include Internationality and Student Life, though these are still rated reasonably well. Facilities, Accommodation, and Value also demonstrate solid performance, contributing to a generally positive evaluation.

This institution shines brightest in its location, receiving a near-perfect score. Student life and internationality are also areas of moderate strength. Conversely, accommodation stands out as a significant weakness, along with the perceived value of the education. Ratings for facilities and professors are average.

This institution excels significantly in its **Facilities** and **Value**, both receiving near-perfect scores. **Accomodation** is also a strong point. Conversely, the **Location** is the weakest area, indicating potential drawbacks in this aspect. **Student Life** and **Internationality** show moderate performance, suggesting room for improvement in fostering a vibrant campus experience and a more global outlook.

This institution garners strong marks across multiple aspects, with facilities, professors, location, and value all receiving an impressive 4.4. Student life and accommodation also rate well at 4.2. The university's internationality stands as its relatively weakest area, scoring 4.0, though still indicating a positive level of global engagement. Overall, the feedback suggests a well-rounded and highly-regarded educational environment.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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With an average rating of 4.76/5, ~100% of 17 reviews are positive. Students praise the beautiful campus, kind individuals, and supportive atmosphere. They also highlight intellectually engaging classes and faculty who genuinely care about student success.

The university receives predominantly positive feedback (~75%) with students praising supportive instructors and good facilities. A smaller portion of reviews (~25%) notes administrative delays and communication issues.

All 7 reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students praise the high-quality education, excellent facilities, and supportive, international environment, particularly in ICT and health tech. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4.6/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are highly positive. Students praise the university's beautiful location, good facilities, and professional lecturers. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
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Academic Excellence

Swarthmore College redefined how I approach challenges by immersing me in a community that thrives on curiosity and collaboration. The vibrant campus atmosphere and access to hands-on learning made it feel like I was constantly at the forefront of innovation. I had the chance to work on meaningful projects with peers who shared my drive to create and explore. Faculty members went beyond teaching—they inspired me to think boldly, take risks, and turn ideas into reality. With dynamic labs and maker spaces fueling creativity, Swarthmore gave me the tools and confidence to grow as both a thinker and a builder.

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