The University of Notre Dame vs Torrens University Australia vs Monash University vs University of New England vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 128 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: The University of Notre Dame (4.70)
The University of Notre Dame: wins 4/7 categories
Torrens University Australia: wins 0/7 categories
Monash University: wins 0/7 categories
University of New England: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Roffey Park Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Arts
Best programme: Hospitality Management
Melbourne, Australia
4.30
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88 reviews
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Best programme: Public Health
Armidale, Australia
4.20
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Horsham, Australia
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
3.38
4.35
4.45
4.50
Win
Not rated
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Location
3.67
3.63
4.08
4.21
4.75
Win
Not rated
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Professors
4.67
Win
3.38
4.48
4.33
4.63
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.67
Win
3.50
4.49
3.86
4.63
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.00
3.00
4.16
4.29
Win
3.88
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.67
Win
3.38
4.25
4.29
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
4.50
Win
3.17
3.74
4.05
3.00
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong sense of community and supportive environment.
  • +Personalized attention and meaningful connections with staff.
  • +Valued feedback and genuine care from professors.
  • +Engaging and interactive classes with knowledgeable and passionate professors
  • +Flexible learning options catering to working students
  • +Practical, real-world experience emphasized
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and modern campus environment
  • +Diverse community and valuable personal development opportunities
  • +Flexible and accessible online learning options
  • +High-quality academic programs and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive student services and community focus
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a major disappointment.
  • -Inconsistent course quality and unclear expectations are prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues like course changes and unclear enrollment practices.
  • -High costs and questionable value for money regarding tuition fees.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching staff and potentially rude or untrained facilitators.
  • -Lack of practical, industry-relevant learning and underwhelming course content.
  • -Insufficient career opportunities and support services.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university is highly regarded, with exceptional scores for Professors, Internationality, and Value, all receiving a near-perfect 4.67. Accommodations also scored very well at 4.5. Student Life and Facilities are rated positively at 4 and 4.33 respectively. The weakest area of the university appears to be Location, with a rating of 3.67.

This institution demonstrates strengths in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Student Life** stands out as the area requiring the most attention, with the lowest score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value are rated similarly and fall in the mid-range. Accomodation and Internationality also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores compared to the strongest category.

Remarkably high marks were achieved in several areas, with Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48) standing out as the strongest aspects. Facilities also scored well at 4.35. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the lowest-rated category at 3.74. The university also received solid scores for Student Life (4.16), Location (4.08), and Value (4.25), indicating a generally positive, though not uniformly exceptional, student experience.

This institution garners strong marks in several key areas, with Facilities being the standout at 4.45. Professors and Student Life also receive favorable scores, alongside a solid rating for Value. Conversely, Internationality presents the lowest rating at 3.86, indicating a potential area for growth. Accommodations and Location also fall slightly below the highest-rated aspects.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

All three reviews are positive (100%), with an average rating of 4.67/5. Recurring themes highlight a strong sense of community, friendly and approachable staff, and personalized attention from professors.

~63% of reviews are positive, praising flexible learning, passionate professors, and engaging classes. ~37.5% of feedback is negative, citing course changes and high costs.

The university garners high praise, with ~96% positive reviews. Students highlight knowledgeable faculty, modern facilities, and diverse programs. A small percentage (~3.4%) mentioned concerns about cost-cutting and less practical learning experiences.

With a 4.24/5 average rating from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students praise academic excellence, flexible remote/in-person options, and supportive faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

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Rating distribution
5★
67%
38%
43%
29%
63%
0%
0%
4★
33%
25%
50%
67%
38%
0%
0%
3★
0%
0%
3%
5%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
13%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Torrens university

I want to share my experience with Torrens University. They initially gave me an offer letter and Confirmation of Enrollment (COE), but after I had been in the course for a year, they changed the name of the course and added more subjects to my study plan. It really feels like Torrens is using this format to make more money from students. This kind of practice is frustrating and makes it hard for us to plan our studies effectively.

Courses

The degree matched its expectation and was in line with goals set before starting the degree. The most important aspect of the degree was to build the latest skills in my domain and be able to interact with the industry. Both of these were well provided by the university. Would definitely recommend it to others.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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