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

Side-by-side comparison from 27 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tung Wah College - TWC (5.00)
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
China University of Petroleum: wins 0/7 categories
University of Ruhuna: wins 1/7 categories
Tung Wah College - TWC: wins 3/7 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
Matara, Sri Lanka
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Hong Kong, China
5.00
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Best programme: Nursing
Category ratings
Facilities
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4.38
3.25
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4.40
5.00
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Location
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4.71
4.75
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4.40
4.00
Professors
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4.94
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3.25
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4.40
4.00
Internationality
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3.94
3.50
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4.00
5.00
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Student life
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4.24
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3.75
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4.20
3.00
Value
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4.35
2.75
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4.40
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4.00
Accommodation
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4.28
2.00
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4.20
5.00
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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

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  • +Good lecturers, staff, and facilities
  • +Beautiful location and natural environment
  • +Professional and diverse faculties
  • +Calm study spaces and good environment
  • +Quality teaching and learning experience
  • +Kind and genuine people
Cons

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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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and poor communication are major concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are common complaints.
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.

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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.

This institution excels in several key areas, achieving perfect scores for its Facilities and Accommodations. The University also received strong ratings for its Location and overall Value. Student Life, while rated adequately, represents the area with the most room for improvement, scoring a 3. Internationality also stands out positively with a perfect score.

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.

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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.

The sole reviewer found the university environment good, with calm study spaces and effective teaching. A slight lack of communication was noted, but kindness and genuineness were appreciated.

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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University life

This university is really a known place. What I like about the uni is the study space is calm, and the environment is good. The study also taught me very well. What is disliked is it was a lack of communication between one another, but everyone was very kind and genuine.

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