Merrimack College vs Ziauddin University - ZU vs Vatel Switzerland Hotel & Tourism Business School vs Portland State University vs Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta University - UMY

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Merrimack College: wins 0/0 categories
Ziauddin University - ZU: wins 0/0 categories
Vatel Switzerland Hotel & Tourism Business School: wins 0/0 categories
Portland State University: wins 0/0 categories
Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta University - UMY: wins 0/0 categories
International University Semen Indonesia: wins 0/0 categories
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies - GRIPS: wins 0/0 categories
Comparing
North Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Not rated
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Best programme: Dental Surgery
Best programme: International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Portland, Oregon, United States
4.30
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49 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Information and Communication Systems Engineering
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Public Policy and Management
Category ratings
Facilities
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4.00
3.00
4.29
5.00
4.00
5.00
Location
Not rated
3.60
3.00
4.34
5.00
4.00
5.00
Professors
Not rated
4.17
5.00
4.59
5.00
4.00
5.00
Internationality
Not rated
3.83
4.00
4.20
5.00
4.00
5.00
Student life
Not rated
3.50
3.00
4.40
5.00
4.00
5.00
Value
Not rated
3.67
4.00
4.27
5.00
4.00
5.00
Accommodation
Not rated
2.67
4.00
4.10
5.00
4.00
5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Supportive and helpful faculty
  • +Modern and well-equipped facilities
  • +Practical learning and development opportunities
  • +Practical work experience integrated with studies
  • +Industry-relevant teachers and small class sizes
  • +Business-focused curriculum with added hospitality specialization
  • +Modern facilities and supportive study spaces
  • +Dynamic education with diverse and inclusive environment
  • +Career development support and personal relationships with lecturers
  • +Practical curriculum and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Collaborative environment and modern facilities
  • +Valuable career services support
  • +Kind and cooperative lecturers
  • +Advantageous downtown location with nearby campuses and transport accommodation
  • +Fun classes and subjects
  • +Diverse international student body and multicultural environment.
Cons

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  • -Unprofessional administration and some teachers.
  • -Unsatisfactory academic practices in specific departments.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as irrelevant or ineffective.
  • -Ineffective instruction and lack of instructor support hinder learning.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources create a poor learning environment.
  • -Administrative and management issues lead to disorganization and frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring complaint.
  • -Lack of necessary resources and support is a significant drawback.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common source of dissatisfaction.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of support are recurring problems.
Rating summary
What students say

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This institution receives favorable marks for its **Facilities** (4) and **Professors** (4.17). Areas requiring improvement include **Accomodation** (2.67) and **Student Life** (3.5). Other aspects like **Location** (3.6), **Internationality** (3.83), and **Value** (3.67) fall within a moderate range.

Professors stand out with the highest rating of 5, indicating exceptional academic instruction. Conversely, facilities and student life received moderate scores of 3. The university also scores well in accommodation, internationality, and value, all at 4.

This institution garners strong marks across most aspects of the student experience. Professors receive the highest rating, indicating exceptional academic guidance. Student life and location are also highly regarded. Conversely, accommodations present the lowest score, suggesting an area for potential improvement, though they still maintain a respectable rating. Overall, the university demonstrates a positive and well-rounded offering.

Exceptional marks were awarded across all evaluated aspects. The university achieved a perfect score of 5 out of 5 in every category, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. This indicates a uniformly outstanding experience with no specific areas requiring improvement or standing out as significantly stronger than others.

This institution demonstrates a remarkably consistent performance, with all surveyed categories receiving a solid 4 out of 5. There are no distinct strongest or weakest areas, as facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are all rated equally well. This suggests a well-rounded and positive university experience across the board.

Consistently outstanding scores mark this university's performance. Across all assessed areas, from facilities and professors to student life and internationality, a perfect 5/5 rating signifies excellence. Accommodation and location also received top marks. With a perfect score of 5/5 for value, it appears to offer a comprehensive and highly satisfactory experience without any discernible weak points.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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With an average rating of 4/5, reviews indicate around 83% positive feedback praising supportive faculty and good facilities. Some students, representing about 17%, noted average performance in specific departments and unprofessionalism from some staff.

With an average rating of 4/5, this university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students praise the program's focus on practical experience through internships and on-campus work. Small class sizes and experienced instructors are also highlighted as strengths.

With a 4.35 average rating from 49 reviews, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~98%). Recurring themes highlight a dynamic and demanding education, a supportive and modern learning environment (especially in engineering), and strong career services. Accommodations are also praised for being clean, safe, and convenient. No negative feedback was recorded.

With a single review, the student experience is rated a perfect 5/5, indicating overwhelmingly positive feedback. This suggests a highly satisfactory educational environment.

With a 5/5 average rating, this university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students highlight kind lecturers, advantageous downtown location, and convenient campus/transportation accommodation. No negative reviews were recorded.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight an enriching, multicultural experience with diverse international engagement.

Rating distribution
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17%
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