Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra - PUCMM vs Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago - UTESA vs Yorkville University vs National University of Ireland vs CEPT University

Side-by-side comparison from 29 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra - PUCMM (4.50)
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra - PUCMM: wins 5/6 categories
Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago - UTESA: wins 0/6 categories
Yorkville University: wins 0/6 categories
National University of Ireland: wins 0/6 categories
CEPT University: wins 0/6 categories
Gujarat Maritime University: wins 1/6 categories
NBS College: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
4.50
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Best programme: Hotel and Tourism Management
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
4.30
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Best programme: Modern Languages
Fredericton, Canada
3.40
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17 reviews
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Best programme: Counselling Psychology
Ahmedabad, India
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Best programme: Shipping Management
Quezon City, Philippines
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Category ratings
Facilities
5.00
Win
4.63
3.00
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4.00
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Location
5.00
Win
4.63
3.67
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4.00
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Professors
5.00
4.38
3.76
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5.00
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Internationality
3.00
3.50
3.65
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4.00
Win
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Student life
5.00
Win
4.50
2.93
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4.00
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Value
5.00
Win
4.63
3.29
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4.00
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Accommodation
5.00
Win
4.29
2.93
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality education and career opportunities
  • +Engaging campus environment and resources
  • +Diverse programs and academic preparation
  • +Knowledgeable, approachable, and invested faculty
  • +Modern learning environment and innovative teaching methods
  • +Diverse extracurricular activities and student community
  • +Flexible online learning formats
  • +Supportive professors and inspiring cohorts
  • +Industry-focused curriculum and practical projects

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  • +Strong industry connections and career opportunities
  • +Excellent maritime focus and learning experiences

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a persistent problem.
  • -Limited career support and unclear future prospects are a major concern.
  • -Students are frustrated with administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are major complaints.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and not preparing students for future careers.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a major concern.
  • -The university prioritizes profit over student needs and support.
  • -Lack of practical support and outdated facilities are significant drawbacks.

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  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are common complaints.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives outstanding marks in several key areas. Facilities, professors, location, student life, and accommodation are all rated a perfect 5 out of 5. The university's internationality, while not as strong, is rated a respectable 3. Overall, the value proposition is also highly regarded at 5 out of 5, suggesting a well-rounded and excellent experience.

This institution excels in several key areas, with exceptional ratings for Facilities, Location, and Value, all scoring 4.625. Student Life also scores highly at 4.5, and Professors are well-regarded with a 4.375. The weakest area is Internationality, receiving a 3.5 rating, while Accomodation sits at a solid 4.286.

Assessing the university's performance reveals a varied picture. Professors, location, and internationality are strong points, each scoring well above average. Conversely, student life and accommodation represent areas needing improvement, with the lowest ratings. Value for money sits in the mid-range, while facilities are also rated moderately.

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This institution garners exceptional marks for its teaching staff, achieving a perfect score for professors. Facilities, location, student life, internationality, and value are all rated positively at 4 out of 5. However, a significant weakness is evident in accommodation, which received a score of 0, indicating a substantial area for improvement.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.5/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highly recommend the university, citing guaranteed education, job opportunities, a motivating campus with resources, and well-explained classes with engaging activities.

UTESA receives strong student satisfaction, with ~89% of reviews being highly positive. Students praise knowledgeable professors, innovative teaching, and a modern, engaging campus environment with diverse extracurriculars. No negative feedback was recorded.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising flexible online learning and supportive staff, though some note administrative strictness. About 29.4% of feedback is negative, citing a profit-driven approach, lack of student support, and degree processing delays.

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The single review is highly positive, rating 4/5 stars. It highlights excellent maritime exposure, learning, and prestigious placements. Negative feedback is negligible.

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Rating distribution
5★
50%
44%
24%
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4★
50%
44%
41%
0%
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100%
0%
3★
0%
11%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
24%
0%
0%
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Masters of counseling psychology- nightmare

This program is a total waste of money, huge nightmare. I’ve been a student there for 1 semester and it’s a complete joke, the teachers make up grades then don’t respond to your concerns. I’ve never seen anything like it. I have a different masters from a real school and it was nothing like this. Dave your money this school is a scam.

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