SKEMA Business School vs University of the People - UoPeople vs California Institute of Technology - Caltech vs ArtCenter College of Design

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of the People - UoPeople (4.90)
SKEMA Business School: wins 2/7 categories
University of the People - UoPeople: wins 3/7 categories
California Institute of Technology - Caltech: wins 2/7 categories
ArtCenter College of Design: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Pasadena, California, United States
4.90
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Best programme: Computer Science
Pasadena, California, United States
4.40
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Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Pasadena, California, United States
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.21
3.43
4.37
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Not rated
Location
4.24
Win
3.35
4.08
Not rated
Professors
4.41
4.74
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4.42
Not rated
Internationality
4.35
4.83
Win
3.81
Not rated
Student life
4.10
Win
3.64
4.03
Not rated
Value
4.03
4.79
Win
4.22
Not rated
Accommodation
3.56
2.90
3.89
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, hands-on application of skills in business contexts
  • +Relevant, up-to-date curriculum with industry-experienced professors
  • +International experience and career support
  • +Flexible and affordable online learning
  • +Diverse international student community
  • +Engaging coursework and practical insights
  • +Practical, experiential learning for career readiness.
  • +Strong academic support and extensive opportunities.
  • +Close-knit, supportive community and innovation focus.

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Cons
  • -Poor communication and guidance from administration and faculty.
  • -Disorganized program management and overwhelming course loads.
  • -Concerns about faculty behavior and the school's financial focus over student well-being.
  • -Data security concerns and administrative issues.
  • -Unexpected and high mandatory exam fees.
  • -Difficult to navigate online learning platforms and lack of community support.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Unengaging or poorly structured curriculum.

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Rating summary
What students say

The university demonstrates notable strengths in its teaching staff, receiving a high rating for professors. Internationality and location also received positive scores, indicating strong performance in these areas. However, accommodation presents a weaker point, with a significantly lower rating compared to other aspects. Overall, student life, facilities, and value for money are rated reasonably well.

This institution receives outstanding marks for Internationality (4.83) and Professors (4.74), indicating significant strengths in global presence and faculty quality. Value for money (4.79) also scores exceptionally high. Conversely, Accomodation presents the weakest area with a rating of 2.90. Facilities (3.43), Student Life (3.64), and Location (3.35) fall within a moderate range.

With a generally positive performance, the university excels in its **Facilities** (4.37) and **Professors** (4.42), indicating a strong academic and physical environment. **Value** (4.22) also receives a commendable rating. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.89) and **Internationality** (3.81) represent areas for potential improvement, receiving the lowest scores among the surveyed aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.34 average rating from 132 reviews, ~90% are positive, highlighting practical AI and marketing curricula, and international experiences. A small ~3% of negative feedback mentions poor management and communication.

~99.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting flexibility, affordability, and a diverse global community. Negative feedback, representing ~0.4%, mentions navigation issues and data breaches.

Most students report highly positive experiences, citing practical and innovative learning, strong academic support, and a supportive community. Approximately 0% of feedback was negative.

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Rating distribution
5★
49%
90%
44%
0%
4★
42%
9%
47%
0%
3★
7%
1%
8%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Experience in School

My experience in SKEMA Business School is very much enriching. It definitely help me to shape my career aspirations which align with my personal value and even worldview. The management system in my university quite efficient and systematic. Every year, we, students are required to give personal feedback on our learning and courses for each semesters. It is very helpful as it could assist my university to improve its lacking in every aspects.

Vincenzo C.

“University of the People is helping me translate a long history of practical experience into a formal foundation,” he says. “Most importantly, it is helping me prove to myself that persistence, when paired with structure, can turn even difficult chapters into a hopeful future.”

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