Algonquin College vs McMaster University vs Fleming College vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Masters College and Seminary - MCS

Side-by-side comparison from 183 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Algonquin College: wins 0/7 categories
McMaster University: wins 0/7 categories
Fleming College: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Masters College and Seminary - MCS: wins 0/7 categories
Université du Québec à Rimouski - UQAR: wins 0/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Ottawa, Canada
4.20
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61 reviews
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Best programme: Aeronautics and Space Technology
Hamilton, Canada
4.40
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86 reviews
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Best programme: Life Science
Peterborough, Canada
4.00
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11 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Security and Investigations
4.60
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.10
4.23
3.55
4.40
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4.47
Win
Location
4.26
4.14
3.64
4.70
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3.13
Professors
4.21
4.22
3.55
4.60
Win
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4.27
Internationality
3.98
4.49
4.18
4.60
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Not rated
3.87
Student life
3.91
4.15
3.40
3.90
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Not rated
4.20
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Value
4.30
4.37
3.64
3.90
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Not rated
4.67
Win
Accommodation
3.75
4.08
3.18
3.00
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Not rated
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical skills & career readiness
  • +Supportive & knowledgeable instructors
  • +Well-organized & engaging programs
  • +Supportive and passionate professors
  • +Welcoming and diverse student community
  • +Engaging and versatile academic programs
  • +Relevant curriculum and practical skills development
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable instructors
  • +Flexible learning options and engaging campus events
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including financial fees and lack of support.
  • -Ineffective online learning experiences with unprepared professors.
  • -Lack of preparedness for the working world.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a constant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Communication and transparency from the institution are frequently lacking.
  • -Outdated facilities and obsolete curriculum are significant concerns.
  • -Incompetent instructors and a lack of industry-relevant knowledge acquisition are major drawbacks.
  • -The college's reputation and value in the job market have significantly declined.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates particular strengths in **Value** and **Location**, both receiving high marks. **Professors** are also highly rated, suggesting a strong academic environment. Conversely, **Accomodation** is the lowest-rated aspect, indicating potential areas for improvement. **Student Life** and **Internationality** fall in the mid-range, while **Facilities** are rated above average.

This university garners high marks in nearly all surveyed areas. Internationality stands out as its strongest category with a rating of 4.49, followed closely by Value at 4.37. While Facilities and Professors also score well (4.23 and 4.22 respectively), Accomodation represents the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating of 4.08. Overall, student life, location, and value contribute to a positive impression.

This institution garners excellent marks for its international environment, standing out with a high rating for Internationality. The university also scores well in Location and Value. Conversely, Accomodation is its lowest-rated aspect. Facilities and Professors receive similar, moderate scores, while Student Life falls slightly below average.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.18/5 average rating, ~90% of 61 reviews are positive, highlighting transformative academics and supportive campus life. A small ~5% of feedback expressed concerns about cost and online learning effectiveness.

Over 90% of feedback is positive, highlighting a strong academic foundation, supportive professors, and a vibrant, diverse community. A small percentage of feedback exists with no negative reviews.

The college receives strong positive feedback (~74%) for its well-structured curriculum, relevant skills development, and dedicated staff. Some criticism (~18%) points to program quality and instructor consistency.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

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With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
52%
64%
60%
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0%
47%
4★
57%
37%
9%
40%
0%
0%
47%
3★
5%
10%
9%
0%
0%
0%
7%
2★
5%
0%
0%
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0%
0%
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1★
0%
0%
18%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Multicultural Workspace

As an international student, I had a great experience studying at Algonquin University. The faculty and staff were incredibly supportive and made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived on campus. The university also provided me with numerous resources to help me adjust to life in a new country, such as language classes and cultural events. The quality of education at Algonquin University is exceptional, and I found the courses to be challenging yet engaging. The professors were knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and I appreciated the practical, hands-on approach to learning. The campus itself is beautiful and well-maintained, with modern facilities and a wide range of amenities. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and meet other students, which helped me feel more connected to the university community. Overall, I would highly recommend Algonquin University to any international student looking for a top-notch education and a supportive, welcoming environment.

Combined Honors in Economics and Mathematics

Joining Mcmaster University is a wonderful experience. I personally have learned a lot. In addition, I really recommend and encourage students to join this school. University has a variety of courses.

Fleming collage in Peterborough

Hello everyone, I was enrolled at Fleming College in Peterborough, and I strongly recommend choosing another option. The professors here are extremely strict—some lock their doors as soon as class starts, refusing to let students in even if they are just a minute late. There is little flexibility or understanding from the faculty, making the learning experience frustrating. If you’re an international student, I strongly advise you to stay away. Many international students, including myself, have experienced racism from both students and professors. The lack of support and inclusivity makes it even harder to adjust. I wish someone had warned me before enrolling—I regret choosing this college and feel like I wasted my money. If I could do it again, I would have gone to Humber or Sheridan instead, where students are treated with more respect and consideration. If you’re looking for a supportive and welcoming learning environment, I highly suggest looking elsewhere.

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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