Universidad Externado de Colombia - UEC vs Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC vs Universidad Católica de Colombia - UCATOLICA vs Centro Colombo Americano vs Universidad Libre - UniLibre

Side-by-side comparison from 33 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC (4.70)
Universidad Externado de Colombia - UEC: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Católica de Colombia - UCATOLICA: wins 0/7 categories
Centro Colombo Americano: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Libre - UniLibre: wins 5/7 categories
Escuela de Artes y Letras - EAL: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Government and International Relations
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
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Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: Graphic Engineering and Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.62
4.20
3.50
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5.00
Win
2.33
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Location
4.54
3.40
4.50
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5.00
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3.00
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Professors
4.69
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4.60
4.00
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4.50
4.33
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Internationality
4.31
Win
3.20
3.00
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3.50
2.33
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Student life
4.54
4.00
4.00
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5.00
Win
2.67
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Value
4.62
4.40
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
2.67
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Accommodation
4.42
3.60
4.00
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5.00
Win
2.33
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, specialized programs
  • +Excellent professors and diverse student body
  • +Opportunities for international experience and professional growth
  • +Strong economics, law, and political science programs
  • +Excellent preparation for the labor market
  • +University prestige and history
  • +Strong academic programs with qualified instructors and research opportunities.
  • +Practical learning experiences and updated course content.
  • +Accessible location and vibrant campus life.

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  • +High-quality academics and clinical programs with qualified instructors.
  • +Focus on humanities, values, and leadership development for societal impact.
  • +Supportive learning environment with approachable teachers and accessible facilities.
  • +quality faculty and student programs
  • +good location

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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 and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff creates confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum is sometimes perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.

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  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are often criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of effective communication and student support is a problem.

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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).

Professors receive the highest marks, reflecting a strong academic core. Facilities and value also score well, indicating a positive learning environment and good return on investment. However, location and internationality present opportunities for improvement, with lower scores in these areas. Student life and accommodation fall within the middle range of ratings.

This institution demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas, particularly excelling in **location** with a rating of 4.5. **Professors**, **student life**, and **accommodation** also received favorable scores of 4. The university's **internationality** is its weakest area, rated at 3. Facilities are rated moderately at 3.5, while the overall **value** is considered good at 4.

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This institution receives outstanding marks for its facilities, location, student life, accommodation, and overall value, all scoring a perfect five. Professors are also highly regarded, with a strong 4.5 rating. The university's weakest area is internationality, which received a 3.5, indicating room for growth in that aspect.

Academically, the university excels, with professors receiving an exceptionally high rating of 4.33. However, areas requiring significant improvement include facilities and accommodation, both rated at a low 2.33. Student life and value for money are also mid-range, while location sits at a neutral 3. The university's internationality also scored similarly low at 2.33.

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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 an average rating of 4.67/5 from 6 reviews, ~83% of feedback is positive. Students praise rigorous economics and law programs, excellent professional preparation, and the university's prestige. No negative feedback was received.

With an average rating of 4.33/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight qualified instructors, strong research promotion, and efforts to improve practical education. No negative feedback was received.

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise academic excellence, qualified teachers, and facilities, along with a focus on humanities and values.

With an average rating of 3.67/5, reviews indicate positive aspects like good teachers and program offerings. A minor point concerns the availability of study and sports spaces, and outdated computer equipment.

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Rating distribution
5★
61%
83%
33%
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33%
33%
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4★
39%
0%
67%
0%
67%
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3★
0%
17%
0%
0%
0%
67%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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