London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of West London vs Richmond University vs Stanmore School Of Business - SSB vs Pearson College London

Side-by-side comparison from 387 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Online Courses Learning (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
University of West London: wins 0/7 categories
Richmond University: wins 0/7 categories
Stanmore School Of Business - SSB: wins 0/7 categories
Pearson College London: wins 0/7 categories
Mini MBA: wins 0/7 categories
Online Courses Learning: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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51 reviews
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Best programme: Artificial Intelligence
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
4.70
Top
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Leadership
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.47
4.14
Not rated
4.50
Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.78
4.48
4.14
Not rated
4.75
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.48
4.29
Not rated
4.25
Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.80
4.49
4.71
Not rated
3.75
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.25
4.14
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
4.35
4.00
Not rated
4.25
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.93
3.86
Not rated
3.75
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Industry connections and career opportunities
  • +Engaging and relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive staff and positive campus environment
  • +Small class sizes and intimate learning environments
  • +Challenging curriculum with opportunities for growth
  • +Global recognition through dual US/UK degrees

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  • +UK qualifications, global presence
  • +Great teaching, tutors, and modules
  • +Accommodating staff and extracurricular opportunities

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  • +Flexible, self-paced learning
  • +Helpful instructors and fast support
  • +Relevant and high-quality course material
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in academic programs.
  • -Inadequate support services and limited social opportunities.
  • -High fees with perceived low value and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content is irrelevant or outdated.
  • -Poor quality of education and irrelevant course content.
  • -Inadequate administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated facilities and limited resources.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support is a recurring problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Poor course structure and teaching quality detract from the learning experience.
Rating summary
What students say

Perceived strengths of this institution lie significantly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving top marks. Conversely, **Student Life** emerges as the area with the lowest reported satisfaction. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate to good range, indicating generally positive feedback across these aspects.

This university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas, with exceptionally high marks for Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48). Facilities and Location also received very favorable scores. Student Life and Value are well-regarded, though Accomodation presents as the weakest area with a rating of 3.93.

This university presents a strong overall profile, with exceptionally high marks in Internationality (4.71). Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life all receive commendations, generally scoring above 4. The weakest area noted is Accomodation, which, while still a decent rating, falls slightly below the others at 3.86. Value is rated a solid 4.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Location**, receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75, and its **Facilities**, rated at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement are **Accommodations** and **Internationality**, both scoring 3.75. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Value fall within a solid range, indicating a generally positive university experience.

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Across all surveyed categories, this institution received perfect scores. Every aspect, from facilities and professors to student life and accommodations, was rated a strong 5. Its prime location and international appeal also contributed to this uniformly excellent evaluation, indicating exceptional value for students. There are no discernible weak areas based on this data.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) are positive, praising academic reputation, expert faculty, and excellent resources. A small percentage (~3.4%) express dissatisfaction with lecturing quality, course structure, or career services.

With a 4.45/5 average rating from 51 reviews, ~88% of feedback is positive. Students frequently praise the great experiences, strong industry connections leading to job placements, relevant curriculum, and supportive staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

Six of seven reviews are positive, averaging 4.29/5 stars. Students highlight intimate classes, unique curricula, and dual UK/US degrees. One review expresses disappointment with educational caliber.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, approximately 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise excellent teaching, supportive staff, and diverse educational perspectives. Some minor feedback notes limited cafeteria food options.

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All three reviews are positive, with students praising flexibility and helpful instructors. They highlight acquiring skills and the convenience of self-paced learning.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
57%
57%
0%
75%
0%
67%
4★
44%
31%
29%
0%
0%
0%
33%
3★
19%
12%
0%
0%
25%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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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Sounds foundation for learning

QRichmond American University London offers a unique approach to business management education by combining a liberal arts foundation with a focus on international business practices. Its accreditation in both the UK and the US provides students with a globally recognized degree, which can be beneficial for those seeking international career opportunities. The only issue is their high fees.

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Too new?

When I attended Pearson, it was relatively new and small. This meant that you could build good relationships with staff and tutors and be able to access any help you needed easily. However, despite how new the business school was, any criticism such as the course structure was unwelcome and always argued with. As each year passed the number of new students in each year increased significantly which caused problems with access to both tutors and quiet study spaces as they only had 2 floors and a basement which was shared with Pearson staff. As for the tutors, I received lectures and seminars from some amazing people who were extremely knowledgeable in accounting and made it so much easier to understand. However, being such a new school they hired tutors who they eventually found out - too late might I add - did not fit the role. Nothing was put in place to help rectify the fact that students had received sub-par teaching. Before attending Pearson College, they bragged about their business workshops and connections. Throughout my time at Pearson, I soon discovered that these workshops were few and far between but more importantly, they were often unrelated to my course or fully booked. One highlight is the fact that they added an office space for a start-up business to work and students were able to gain some experience working with them. Moving onto the facilities of the college, there's really not much to talk about. There's limited space at the campus, especially with the growing number of students. There used to be quiet study rooms for students but they were then taken and used as offices for the growing number of staff. Understandably they need office space but it's very hard to study without quiet spaces such as a library. Lastly, the degrees are validated by the University of Kent which although it gives you faith in the programme you are studying, you are faced with extended wait times for results compared to other universities which is especially frustrating in your final year.

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