Universidad Externado de Colombia - UEC vs Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno - ISMM vs Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC

Side-by-side comparison from 57 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ (4.80)
Universidad Externado de Colombia - UEC: wins 3/7 categories
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 1/7 categories
Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno - ISMM: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC: wins 0/7 categories
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - UNIMINUTO: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Government and International Relations
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.62
4.74
Win
4.20
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4.20
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Location
4.54
4.56
4.80
Win
Not rated
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3.80
Not rated
Professors
4.69
Win
4.68
4.60
Not rated
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4.17
Not rated
Internationality
4.31
4.42
Win
4.40
Not rated
Not rated
3.00
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Student life
4.54
4.63
Win
4.40
Not rated
Not rated
4.20
Not rated
Value
4.62
Win
4.47
4.60
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Not rated
Accommodation
4.42
Win
4.37
4.25
Not rated
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, specialized programs
  • +Excellent professors and diverse student body
  • +Opportunities for international experience and professional growth
  • +strong academic programs and well-qualified teachers
  • +holistic development through extracurriculars and soft skills
  • +supportive campus atmosphere and international community
  • +High quality programs and professional teachers
  • +Supportive and amazing study environment with extracurriculars
  • +Emphasis on practical skills and real-world preparation

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  • +Accessible and opportunity-focused education for diverse backgrounds
  • +Engaging and interactive learning with skilled, supportive professors
  • +Practical programs promoting personal and professional growth

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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 frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive staff are significant drawbacks.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and unhelpful.

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  • -Poor syllabus quality and outdated academic programs are disappointing.
  • -There are significant administrative and management issues present.

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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).

Overall, this university garners strong ratings across multiple aspects. Facilities stand out as a significant strength, alongside excellent scores for professors and student life. While accommodations received the lowest rating, areas such as location, internationality, and value also present a positive picture, indicating a well-rounded experience.

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.

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This institution shines particularly in its value for money, boasting a 4.5 rating. Facilities and student life also received strong marks at 4.2, closely followed by professors at 4.17. However, accommodation and internationality represent areas for potential improvement, both scoring a 3. Location, while decent at 3.8, is not a standout feature compared to the university's strengths.

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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.

With 27 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting strong extracurriculars, helpful teachers, and a pleasant atmosphere. Few negative comments exist, representing ~0% of feedback.

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.

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With 5 positive reviews (~63%) and 1 negative (~12.5%), students highlight accessible education and practical programs. Some appreciate teacher quality and learning technology, while one found syllabus issues in a specific program.

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Rating distribution
5★
61%
85%
40%
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0%
43%
0%
4★
39%
7%
40%
0%
0%
29%
0%
3★
0%
7%
20%
0%
0%
29%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
14%
0%
1★
0%
0%
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0%
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