Universidad Externado de Colombia - UEC vs Universidad El Bosque vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Universidad Militar Nueva Granada - UMNG vs Corporación de Educación Superior - ISES

Side-by-side comparison from 40 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Externado de Colombia - UEC: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad El Bosque: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada - UMNG: wins 1/7 categories
Corporación de Educación Superior - ISES: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Antonio Nariño: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Government and International Relations
Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Psychological and Behavioural Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.62
4.82
Win
4.20
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.54
4.71
4.80
4.50
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.69
4.57
4.60
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.31
3.47
4.40
5.00
Win
Not rated
Not rated
3.00
Student life
4.54
Win
4.29
4.40
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
3.33
Value
4.62
Win
4.10
4.60
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
4.33
Accommodation
4.42
Win
3.60
4.25
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
3.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, specialized programs
  • +Excellent professors and diverse student body
  • +Opportunities for international experience and professional growth
  • +Strong medical and nursing programs with practical experience opportunities
  • +Supportive and collaborative environment with friendly teachers and peers
  • +Excellent personal and professional development opportunities, including exchanges
  • +High quality programs and professional teachers
  • +Supportive and amazing study environment with extracurriculars
  • +Emphasis on practical skills and real-world preparation
  • +Excellent faculty and academic level
  • +Relevant and practical learning experiences
  • +Attractive and accessible campus locations
  • +Relevant programs leading to career success
  • +Contribution to economic growth

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  • +Expertly trained and specialized faculty
  • +Strong academic quality and comprehensive education
  • +Focus on student well-being and real-world readiness
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -Lack of support and unclear communication contribute to student dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support leaves students feeling lost.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and unhelpful.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and student support is a common complaint.
  • -Poor communication and administrative inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unengaging curriculum.

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  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are prevalent concerns.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates very strong performance, with its highest marks awarded to Professors (4.69) and its Facilities and Value (both 4.62). Location and Student Life also received excellent scores (4.54). The area with the lowest rating, though still respectable, is Internationality (4.31), followed closely by Accomodation (4.42).

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates significant strengths. It excels particularly in its **Facilities**, receiving an outstanding rating. **Professors** and **Location** also scored highly. However, areas requiring improvement include **Accomodation** and **Internationality**, which received the lowest scores. **Student Life** and **Value** fall within a moderate range of satisfaction.

Exceptional marks were achieved in several areas, notably for **Location** (4.8) and **Professors** (4.6), along with strong **Value** (4.6). While still positive, **Facilities** and **Accommodation** received the lowest scores at 4.2 and 4.25 respectively. Overall, the university presents a highly regarded environment, with particular strengths in its accessible setting and teaching quality.

This institution receives excellent feedback, with its **Internationality rating standing out at a perfect 5**. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Accomodation all scored a solid 4, indicating strong overall offerings. Location is also a notable strength at 4.5. The Value rating is also good at 4. While no areas are weak, the strongest performing category is clearly Internationality.

This institution presents a uniform and notably low rating across all assessed aspects. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all received zero marks, indicating significant areas for improvement in every category. There are no standout strengths or discernible weaknesses as all areas are performing at the same low level.

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This institution demonstrates significant strengths in its faculty and location, both receiving perfect scores. Students also appear to highly value the university's offerings, indicated by a strong rating for value. Areas for potential improvement include internationality, student life, and accommodation, which received the lowest scores. Facilities are rated moderately well.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.61 average rating, students praise its quality programs, excellent facilities, and international opportunities for professional growth. No negative feedback was recorded among the 18 reviews.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~88%), highlighting strong medical programs, excellent personal/professional development opportunities, and positive learning environments with good facilities. No negative reviews were provided.

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are positive. Students praise high-quality study programs, excellent teachers, and a supportive environment for academic and extracurricular activities. Practical skills and hands-on experience are also highlighted.

All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/5 stars. Students highlight excellent professors, a strong academic level, and appealing campuses. One review mentioned administrative improvements are needed.

With one review, this institution has a perfect 5/5 average rating. The single review is highly positive, recommending the institution for its academic programs and their contribution to economic growth.

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All three reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students consistently praise the university's well-prepared and specialized faculty, highlighting their ability to impart knowledge and prepare students for their professions.

Rating distribution
5★
61%
63%
40%
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100%
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4★
39%
25%
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60%
0%
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3★
0%
13%
20%
0%
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0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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