Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB vs Universidad Central - Ucentral vs Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales - ECCI vs Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB vs Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE

Side-by-side comparison from 28 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB: wins 0/3 categories
Universidad Central - Ucentral: wins 0/3 categories
Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales - ECCI: wins 0/3 categories
Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB: wins 1/3 categories
Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE: wins 1/3 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/3 categories
Universidad Antonio Nariño: wins 1/3 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Bachelor of Education Management
Best programme: Business Management and Modern Languages and Cultures
Best programme: Entrepreneurship
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Best programme: Psychological and Behavioural Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.33
4.00
5.00
Win
4.33
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.60
4.33
Not rated
4.00
4.33
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.20
4.00
5.00
4.00
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Internationality
4.00
3.00
5.00
5.00
3.00
Not rated
3.00
Student life
3.80
3.67
4.00
4.00
4.33
Win
Not rated
3.33
Value
4.40
4.00
5.00
2.00
5.00
Not rated
4.33
Accommodation
2.20
4.00
4.00
4.00
3.67
Not rated
3.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Elite academic programs and strong teachers
  • +Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • +Humanistic focus and values
  • +Supportive environment & student well-being
  • +Academic focus & professional growth
  • +Welcoming campus & convenient location
  • +Flexible curriculum and teacher willingness
  • +Unorganized internal logistics and outdated facilities
  • +High academic quality and relevant programs
  • +Strong English language focus
  • +Blend of nature and academic facilities
  • +Excellent professors and quality education/curriculum
  • +Strong focus on ethics and humanistic values
  • +Downtown campus offering urban experience

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  • +Expertly trained and specialized faculty
  • +Strong academic quality and comprehensive education
  • +Focus on student well-being and real-world readiness
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and a perceived lack of student support are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a common source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are perceived as inflexible or uninspiring.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a problem.
  • -Poor teaching quality and insufficient academic support are disliked.

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  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are prevalent concerns.
Rating summary
What students say

An overall assessment of the university reveals a strong performance in several key areas. The location stands out as a particular strength with a rating of 4.6, closely followed by professors at 4.2 and value at 4.4. Facilities and internationality also received a solid 4. Student life is rated moderately at 3.8. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a considerably lower score of 2.2.

This institution receives notable strengths in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both scoring 4.33. **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Value** also present solid performance, averaging a 4.0. The university's **Student Life** is rated moderately well at 3.67, while **Internationality** stands as its weakest area with a score of 3.

This institution boasts exceptional strengths in its faculty, international student community, and perceived value, all earning a perfect score. Student life, facilities, and accommodation also received high marks, indicating a well-rounded experience. The university's weakest area, however, is its location, which unfortunately scored zero.

Excelling in its facilities and international appeal, this institution garners top marks in those areas. Student life, professor quality, and location also receive strong positive feedback, indicating a well-rounded experience. However, the university's value for money is notably lower, standing out as its weakest aspect.

This university demonstrates exceptional strengths, with an outstanding perfect score for **Value** and high marks for its **Professors**. The **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** also received solid ratings. However, **Accomodation** is a moderately weaker area, and **Internationality** received the lowest score among the surveyed aspects.

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This institution demonstrates significant strengths in its faculty and location, both receiving perfect scores. Students also appear to highly value the university's offerings, indicated by a strong rating for value. Areas for potential improvement include internationality, student life, and accommodation, which received the lowest scores. Facilities are rated moderately well.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With 12 out of 13 reviews being positive, students highly praise the university's strong tradition, excellent teachers, and quality facilities. Key themes include a humanist approach, elite orientation in economics, and good learning methodologies, with ~92% of feedback being highly positive.

With 3.8/5 stars from 5 reviews, ~60% are positive, praising a cozy, well-located environment supporting professional growth and well-being. Academics are prioritized. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 3.5/5, feedback is ~50% positive. Students appreciate the flexibility in course selection due to teacher willingness. However, ~50% of feedback notes unorganized internal logistics and outdated, unrestored facilities.

With an average rating of 5/5 based on two reviews, feedback is entirely positive. Students praise the university's strong academic quality, emphasis on English language education, and adaptation to labor needs. The natural campus environment and excellent facilities are also highlighted.

All reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.33/5 stars. Students praise excellent teachers, quality education, and professional training that instills values and ethics.

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All three reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students consistently praise the university's well-prepared and specialized faculty, highlighting their ability to impart knowledge and prepare students for their professions.

Rating distribution
5★
54%
20%
0%
100%
33%
0%
100%
4★
38%
40%
50%
0%
67%
0%
0%
3★
8%
40%
50%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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