University of British Columbia vs Fairleigh Dickinson University - FDU vs SkyQuest Aviation Ltd - SQA vs Lighthouse Labs vs Cornerstone International Community College of Canada

Side-by-side comparison from 204 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Canadian College of Technology and Business (5.00)
University of British Columbia: wins 0/6 categories
Fairleigh Dickinson University - FDU: wins 1/6 categories
SkyQuest Aviation Ltd - SQA: wins 0/6 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/6 categories
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada: wins 1/6 categories
Canadian College of Technology and Business: wins 3/6 categories
Canadian College: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Arts
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
4.70
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Best programme: Business Administration and Communication Studies
Best programme: Digital and Social Media Marketing
Vancouver, Canada
4.00
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Best programme: Digital and Social Media Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.33
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4.00
5.00
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3.00
Location
4.46
4.33
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5.00
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.10
4.33
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4.40
4.00
5.00
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Internationality
4.35
4.67
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4.20
5.00
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3.00
Student life
4.30
3.67
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4.20
5.00
Win
3.00
Value
4.09
4.67
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Not rated
4.60
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.86
4.00
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Not rated
4.25
Win
4.00
1.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive professors and quality academic programs
  • +Excellent facilities and welcoming student community
  • +Abundant resources and practical learning opportunities
  • +Exceptional faculty and engaging teaching methods
  • +Strong career preparation and real-world opportunities
  • +Positive atmosphere and supportive environment

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  • +Engaging instructors and practical, real-world skills development
  • +Supportive learning environment and personal growth opportunities
  • +Focused, valuable programs with diverse, relevant subject matter
  • +Convenient downtown location & strong security
  • +Engaging & clear teaching with examples
  • +Opportunities for participation & creative freedom
  • +Engaging instructors and effective presentation skills development
  • +Foundational knowledge in social media campaign planning
  • +Desire for more practical, hands-on learning experiences
Cons
  • -Course selection and academic planning are difficult.
  • -Poor quality teaching in some classes and arbitrary grading exist.
  • -Social life outside of clubs is often disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are consistently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.

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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and clear communication.
  • -Ineffective or uninspired teaching and curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are a recurring complaint.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching and learning resources is problematic.
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Lack of clear communication
Rating summary
What students say

This university scores highly across most surveyed aspects, with location emerging as its strongest point at 4.45. Student life and internationality also received excellent marks, both above 4.3. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, scoring 3.86, which is notably lower than other categories. Facilities, professors, and value for money all fall within a solid, mid-range score of 4.08 to 4.21.

This institution receives excellent marks in several key areas, notably Internationality and Value, both scoring 4.67. Facilities, Professors, and Location are also highly rated at 4.33. Student Life stands out as a comparatively weaker area, with a rating of 3.67. Accomodation also received a solid rating of 4.

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This institution receives overwhelmingly positive feedback across multiple aspects. Its location stands out as a perfect score, while professors and overall value are also highly regarded. The weakest area, though still strong, is its facilities rating. Student life, internationality, and accommodation are all robustly rated, contributing to a generally excellent university experience.

This institution garners excellent marks, particularly excelling in its **facilities, location, student life, and internationality**, all receiving a perfect 5 out of 5. Professors and accommodation are also highly rated at 4. The only area receiving a slightly lower score, though still strong, is **value**, rated at 4. Overall, it presents a very positive picture for prospective students.

This institution showcases a mixed but generally positive performance according to the provided ratings. It excels in **Professors** and **Location**, both receiving top marks of 5. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as a significant weakness with a rating of 1. Other areas like Facilities, Student Life, and Internationality are rated moderately at 3, while Value is strong at 4.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~86% positive reviews and an average 4.23 rating, students praise academic programs, supportive professors, and excellent facilities. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions challenges with course selection and finding genuine connections.

With 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.67/5, students highlight excellent faculty, effective teaching methods like case studies and teamwork, and strong connections between academics and career opportunities. The university's atmosphere and location are also praised.

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All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/5. Students highlight practical learning, knowledgeable instructors, and a supportive environment. There is no negative feedback in this sample.

This university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~100% of reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Students praise convenient downtown location, strong security, engaging professors, and opportunities for participation and creativity. No negative feedback was recorded.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive (100%), rating the program 4/5 stars. Students appreciated energetic instructors and found presentations helpful for public speaking and learning social media campaign planning fundamentals. Some noted a lack of job-readiness and need for more hands-on programs.

Rating distribution
5★
38%
67%
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60%
100%
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4★
49%
33%
0%
0%
40%
0%
100%
3★
12%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
1%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
1★
1%
0%
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0%
0%
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Most useful review
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Underwhelming

I was there as an exchange student from Europe, attending classes at Sauder Business School and the Mechanical Engineering Department. Studying at UBC is definitely a mixed bag in terms of the quality of education. I did have a few great professors who held wonderfully challenging and well-thought-out classes, making me feel that UBC punches above its weight in terms of educational quality. However, some other lectures were undoubtedly subpar. Grading seemed quite arbitrary at times (moving goalposts seems to be a recurring theme at UBC), and the lectures were not nearly as good as they should have been, in my opinion. It is quite fair to say that other exchange students and I were often shocked that UBC allows these courses to occur annually without making efforts to improve them. At UBC as a whole, less is expected from students than at my home university. I've seen people never show up to class and hold presentations that would never fly at my home uni. Professors seems to welcome all questions even if they are about things a fourth-year engineering student just months before graduation needs to know. I am not sure if UBC ensures that its graduates are adequately educated, and would definitely think twice if I was a recruiter and had to hire someone who attented there. From what I have seen, I would tentatively recommend Sauder Business School. For Mechanical Engineering (and probably also Electrical and Civil Engineering), UBC is simply too small, offering a lack of choices and not many lectures; usually, only introductory courses are offered for most topics. I recommend attending a more engineering/science-focused university, such as Waterloo or others in the US or Europe. It is quite astonishing how much money people pay to attend these subpar classes. Enjoyed having a beach on campus.

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DIGITAL MARKETING

Pros Energetic instructors Gain the fundamental knowledge of social media campaign planning A LOT of presentations are helpful for public speaking Cons Not good enough to gain a job in marketing/social media Needs more hands-on programs or self-learning

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