Liverpool Hope University - Hope vs Open School of Management vs DMI St John the Baptist University - DMISJBU vs Pentecostal Life University vs Catholic University of Malawi

Side-by-side comparison from 26 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Liverpool Hope University - Hope: wins 2/6 categories
Open School of Management: wins 0/6 categories
DMI St John the Baptist University - DMISJBU: wins 0/6 categories
Pentecostal Life University: wins 0/6 categories
Catholic University of Malawi: wins 0/6 categories
Malawi School of Government: wins 1/6 categories
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
4.20
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Best programme: Data Science
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Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
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Best programme: Agricultural Economics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.06
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3.86
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2.00
4.00
4.25
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Location
3.73
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3.86
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1.00
5.00
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4.25
Professors
3.98
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3.71
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3.00
3.00
4.60
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Internationality
3.89
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3.86
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2.00
3.00
3.80
Student life
4.00
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3.71
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3.00
3.00
4.00
Value
3.74
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3.71
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3.00
4.00
4.60
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Accommodation
3.85
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3.57
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3.00
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3.20
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and interactive tutors and teaching staff
  • +Welcoming and inclusive student experience
  • +Good course variety and clear curriculum delivery

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  • +Quality teaching and dedicated, hardworking lecturers.
  • +Good facilities, well-equipped library, classrooms, and laboratories.
  • +Strong, well-structured academic programs and extracurricular activities.

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  • +Affordable and accessible international education
  • +Relevant and impactful programs (e.g., economics, agriculture, development)
  • +Supportive professors and leadership development opportunities
Cons
  • -Poor quality of lecturing and lack of feedback.
  • -Administrative and management issues.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a major concern.
  • -The curriculum is often described as unengaging and irrelevant.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution performs best in its **Facilities**, earning a solid 4.06 rating. **Student Life** also scores well at a 4.0. The university's lowest-scoring area is **Location**, with a rating of 3.73. Other categories such as Professors, Accomodation, and Internationality fall within a mid-range of 3.85 to 3.98, indicating generally positive but not exceptional feedback in these aspects.

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Overall, this institution receives a solid academic and lifestyle assessment. Facilities, location, and internationality stand out with the highest scores, all around 3.86. Conversely, accommodation presents the lowest rating at approximately 3.57. Areas like professors, student life, and value maintain respectable scores in the mid-to-high 3.7 range.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its academic offerings, with professors receiving a high rating of 4.6. Facilities and location are also well-regarded at 4.25. Student life scores a solid 4. However, accommodation presents the weakest area, rated at 3.2. Internationality stands at 3.8, and value for money is also excellent at 4.6.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 92% of 12 reviews are positive, citing great support, interactive teaching, and a comfortable atmosphere. A small amount of negative feedback (~8%) mentioned issues with lecturing quality.

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All 7 reviews are positive, averaging 4.43/5 stars. Students praise qualified lecturers, well-equipped facilities, and supportive learning environments. Some mention a need for updated technology resources.

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With an average rating of 4.4/5 from five reviews, ~80% are positive. Students praise affordable tuition, well-organized lectures, good administration, and relevant programs in economics and agriculture. Some suggest improving accommodations and research grants.

Rating distribution
5★
42%
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60%
4★
50%
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57%
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3★
0%
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20%
2★
8%
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1★
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