University of California Los Angeles - UCLA vs Loyola Marymount University - LMU vs Los Angeles Valley College - LAVC vs Hospitality Academy vs Los Angeles Film School - LAFS

Side-by-side comparison from 120 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Loyola Marymount University - LMU (4.60)
University of California Los Angeles - UCLA: wins 1/7 categories
Loyola Marymount University - LMU: wins 4/7 categories
Los Angeles Valley College - LAVC: wins 0/7 categories
Hospitality Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Los Angeles Film School - LAFS: wins 2/7 categories
Antioch University Los Angeles - AULA: wins 0/7 categories
Otis College of Art and Design - Otis: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Los Angeles, California, United States
4.30
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95 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Los Angeles, California, United States
4.60
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Best programme: Psychology
Los Angeles, California, United States
Not rated
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Barcelona, Spain
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Los Angeles, California, United States
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Music Production and Sound Engineering
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.41
4.47
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3.00
4.00
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Location
4.41
4.50
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3.00
4.00
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Professors
4.46
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4.40
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3.33
3.50
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Internationality
4.16
4.20
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3.67
4.50
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Student life
4.34
4.50
Win
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3.67
4.00
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Value
4.26
4.40
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3.33
4.00
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Accommodation
4.22
4.10
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3.00
4.50
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Accessible, passionate professors and strong academic programs
  • +Abundant career development resources and support
  • +Connected, nurturing campus environment and community
  • +Welcoming community and smooth transition
  • +Strong academic programs and supportive professors
  • +Beautiful campus and engaging student life

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  • +Flexible courses & supportive teachers
  • +Career advancement & internship opportunities
  • +Personal and professional growth
  • +High-quality creative programs and equipment.
  • +Supportive peer and mentor relationships.
  • +Opportunities for growth and learning.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent complaint.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are often perceived as ineffective or unengaging.

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  • -Outdated course content and lack of practical training.
  • -Poor communication and a feeling of being scammed.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues are consistently frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.

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Rating summary
What students say

Evaluations indicate a strong overall performance for the institution. Professors and Facilities received the highest marks, suggesting excellence in academic instruction and campus resources. While Student Life and Value are also well-regarded, Accomodation and Internationality are the comparatively weaker areas, indicating potential room for improvement in those specific aspects of the university experience.

This university garners strong scores across multiple facets, with Location and Student Life achieving a high of 4.5. Facilities also score well at 4.47. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, rated at 4.1. Professors and Value also stand out with scores of 4.4, while Internationality is rated at 4.2.

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A review of this university reveals a mixed but generally positive assessment. Its strongest areas are Student Life and Internationality, both scoring around 3.67. Facilities, Location, and Accommodation received a solid 3, while Professors and Value landed slightly higher at approximately 3.33.

This university garners excellent scores across most aspects, with accommodation and internationality standing out at an impressive 4.5. Facilities, location, and student life also receive high marks, all at 4. Value for money is rated a solid 4 as well. The only area slightly lower is professors, earning a respectable 3.5, indicating a good but not exceptional performance in this regard.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 95 reviews and a 4.27/5 average, students highly praise the university's quality education, approachable professors, and career development resources. Nearly all feedback is positive, with no negative reviews recorded.

With a 4.55/5 average, ~95% of 20 reviews are positive, praising the stunning campus, strong community, and supportive professors. No negative feedback was reported.

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With an average rating of 3.67/5 from 3 reviews, approximately 67% of feedback is positive, highlighting career advancement, internships, and effective teaching. About 33% of feedback expressed disappointment with communication and outdated course content.

With a 4.5/5 average rating, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students praise the growth and excellent animation course. Some note high tuition costs for creative programs.

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Rating distribution
5★
33%
60%
0%
67%
50%
0%
0%
4★
62%
35%
0%
0%
50%
0%
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3★
5%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
33%
0%
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I wish I could leave a positive review, but...

I genuinely wish I could leave a positive review about Hospitality Academy, but unfortunately, my experience has been incredibly disappointing and feels like a scam. They promised a hospitality certificate program with proper classes and training. I attended the first class, and after that—nothing. No follow-up, no new classes, and the content they provided was completely outdated, with videos from as far back as 2008. What’s worse is the complete lack of communication. I’ve reached out more than ten times via email and received no response. I also contacted my supposed advisor multiple times, and again—nothing. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable, especially from a company claiming to help professionals grow in the hospitality industry. I do not recommend this program to anyone. If you're serious about your education, go directly with accredited universities. It will save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.

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