Universidad Sergio Arboleda vs Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina vs Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC vs Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD vs Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN

Side-by-side comparison from 24 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina (5.00)
Universidad Sergio Arboleda: wins 1/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina: wins 4/7 categories
Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD: wins 1/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion - CESA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: BA (hons) Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.11
4.67
Win
4.20
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.56
4.67
Win
3.40
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.00
4.67
Win
4.60
4.40
Not rated
Not rated
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Internationality
4.33
Win
3.67
3.20
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.44
4.67
Win
4.00
4.50
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.22
4.33
4.40
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.89
3.67
3.60
4.67
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Passionate professors and vibrant learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and academic opportunities
  • +Strong career support and personal development
  • +Quality programs and affordable tuition
  • +Practical experience and real-world application
  • +Career advancement opportunities and international agreements
  • +Strong economics, law, and political science programs
  • +Excellent preparation for the labor market
  • +University prestige and history
  • +Supportive and caring staff offering detailed explanations.
  • +Emphasis on self-reliance and critical thinking in learning.
  • +Flexible online learning options with advanced technological resources.

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Cons
  • -Lack of academic rigor and unchallenging coursework.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are recurring complaints.
  • -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 and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **location**, receiving a high rating of 4.56, and in its **student life**, scoring 4.44. **Facilities** also fare well with a rating of 4.11. Conversely, the **accommodation** category shows the lowest score at 3.89, indicating it as a potential area for improvement. Ratings for professors, internationality, and value fall within a solid mid-range.

The university receives exceptionally strong feedback in several key areas, with facilities, professors, location, and student life all earning near-perfect scores. Conversely, accommodation and internationality present as comparatively weaker aspects, scoring notably lower. The value for money is also rated favorably, though not as highly as the top-tier categories.

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 receives consistently high marks, particularly excelling in **Accomodation** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.5. **Value** and **Internationality** are the lowest-rated areas, though still solid at 4.0. Other categories like Facilities, Professors, and Location also demonstrate strong performance, with ratings around 4.3 to 4.4, indicating a well-rounded educational experience.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

About 56% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic opportunities, professors, and growth. A small portion (11.1%) of negative feedback mentions a lack of academic challenge and lazy professors.

All reviews are positive (100%), highlighting quality study programs, affordability, and enriching experiences. Students appreciate transformative programs, skilled teachers, and practical application opportunities. The university also fosters business sector support and international specialization agreements.

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.

Students report a highly positive experience (~100% of feedback), praising strong organizational support, attentive staff, and engaging learning methods. Some minor navigation and response time issues were noted.

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Rating distribution
5★
11%
100%
83%
80%
0%
0%
0%
4★
44%
0%
0%
20%
0%
0%
0%
3★
33%
0%
17%
0%
100%
0%
0%
2★
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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This university offers 100% online education programs, which allows people like me who for some reason must stay home. However, I believe there is little support, no virtual classes, and in most cases, students must do everything alone.

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