London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs ONCAMPUS Global vs University of Essex vs University of Plymouth vs Staffordshire Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 458 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 1/7 categories
University of Essex: wins 0/7 categories
University of Plymouth: wins 0/7 categories
Staffordshire Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Plymouth Marjon University: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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20 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Colchester, The United Kingdom
4.20
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65 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing and Management
Plymouth, The United Kingdom
4.20
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29 reviews
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Best programme: Animal Science
Stoke-on-Trent, The United Kingdom
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Plymouth, The United Kingdom
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Media
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.44
4.32
4.21
4.60
Win
4.40
4.33
Location
4.78
4.74
3.85
4.43
4.20
4.70
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.75
4.15
4.11
4.40
4.60
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.60
4.32
3.93
4.40
4.60
4.33
Student life
3.64
4.56
4.10
4.39
4.60
Win
3.90
4.00
Value
4.04
4.50
4.17
4.11
4.00
3.90
4.67
Win
Accommodation
3.79
4.32
Win
3.89
3.64
4.00
3.00
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert, approachable faculty and high-quality teaching
  • +Strong career preparation and marketable skills development
  • +Excellent facilities and a supportive learning environment
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and convenient location
  • +Strong academic and personal development support
  • +Welcoming and inclusive environment, diverse community
  • +Knowledgeable, approachable, and committed faculty/lecturers
  • +Diverse programs and intuitive learning platform
  • +Engaging and supportive lecturers with real-world expertise
  • +Modern, well-equipped facilities and strong academic programs
  • +Vibrant city location and convenient student amenities
  • +Excellent student support and friendly staff
  • +Convenient location and good facilities
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Supportive and approachable staff and lecturers
  • +Strong emphasis on practical learning and career preparation
  • +Personalized attention due to small class sizes and a close-knit community
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and unclear learning expectations.
  • -Lack of structure and significant workload.
  • -Disappointing careers service and limited social life.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep frustrate students.
  • -Lack of resources and inadequate support services are common complaints.
  • -Inadequate support and unclear expectations from some faculty.
  • -Poor campus facilities and remote location with transport issues.
  • -Unfair feedback and marking practices.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a common source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a significant complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency from leadership is a recurring problem.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths in its **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving scores nearing 4.8. **Professors** also score highly at 4.26. Conversely, **Student Life** is the lowest-rated area, with a score of 3.64, followed by **Accomodation** at 3.79. Other aspects like Facilities and Value fall within a solid mid-range.

Overall, the university garners strong ratings across various aspects. Professors are exceptionally well-regarded, achieving the highest score. Location and Internationality also stand out with excellent marks. Student Life, Facilities, and Value also reflect positive sentiment. Accommodation, while still strong, receives the lowest rating among the surveyed categories.

With exceptional ratings in Facilities and Internationality, this institution demonstrates significant strengths in its physical resources and global outlook. Student Life and Value also received positive marks, indicating a well-rounded experience and good return on investment. Conversely, Location and Accommodations were rated somewhat lower, suggesting these areas may offer room for improvement compared to other aspects of the university.

Overall, the university garners solid reviews. Its **location** is particularly lauded, receiving the highest score. **Student life** and **facilities** also rate highly, indicating a vibrant and well-equipped campus environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the weakest area, suggesting room for improvement in student housing. Ratings for professors, internationality, and value fall within the good to very good range.

This institution garners excellent marks for its facilities and student life, both scoring a high 4.6. Professors and internationality also receive positive ratings at 4.4. Location is rated at 4.2, while accommodation and overall value stand at 4. The university's weakest areas appear to be accommodation and value, though they still maintain a respectable rating.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

With top marks in **Professors** and **Location**, this institution shines. **Facilities** and **Internationality** also received strong scores. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** earned solid, albeit lower, ratings. The primary area for potential improvement seems to be the facilities, which, while good, are not as outstanding as other aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive environment, knowledgeable faculty, and excellent facilities. A small percentage (around 3.4%) mention issues like poor lecturing, inconsistent grading, and lack of social life.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% of 20 feedback entries rating 4–5 stars. Students praise friendly, supportive teachers, excellent facilities like the library, and effective student support services that build confidence.

The University of Essex receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~98.5% of reviews being favorable. Students highlight a welcoming environment, quality teaching, and supportive faculty. A small amount of negative feedback mentioned issues with location and transport.

~83% of 29 reviews are positive (4-5 stars). Students praise the university's location, modern facilities, and supportive staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

Students highly recommend this university, citing great support, good location near the train station, and excellent facilities like the sports center and student union. The learning environment and teaching methods are also frequently praised. No negative feedback was recorded.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Students praise Marjon University for its strong support systems and approachable, supportive lecturers (~100%). They highlight a close-knit community feel with personalized attention and modern facilities. Practical learning and great sports amenities are also appreciated.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
75%
37%
38%
60%
60%
33%
4★
44%
25%
54%
41%
40%
40%
67%
3★
18%
0%
8%
21%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Great Experience

LSE is a great place to create life-long connections and friends. There's a certain sense of community that is special to the university. The staff are hands-on and approachable. The facilities are modern and well-equipped.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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