Boston University - BU vs Hult International Business School vs Simmons University vs University of Massachusetts Boston - UMass Boston vs Suffolk University

Side-by-side comparison from 185 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Simmons University (4.60)
Boston University - BU: wins 1/7 categories
Hult International Business School: wins 3/7 categories
Simmons University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Massachusetts Boston - UMass Boston: wins 1/7 categories
Suffolk University: wins 2/7 categories
ISDI Madrid Digital Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - MCPHS: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.20
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86 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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64 reviews
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Best programme: International Business
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.10
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28 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
4.37
4.12
4.40
4.36
4.50
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Location
4.56
4.58
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4.50
4.32
4.50
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.45
4.47
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4.40
4.14
3.50
Not rated
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Internationality
4.49
4.77
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3.60
4.68
4.50
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Not rated
Student life
4.27
4.18
3.80
4.30
5.00
Win
Not rated
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Value
4.35
Win
4.13
4.20
4.21
3.50
Not rated
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Accommodation
4.22
3.25
3.67
4.33
Win
4.00
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Exceptional faculty and supportive learning environment
  • +Prime urban location with diverse opportunities
  • +Challenging academics and resources for student success
  • +Strong career services and networking opportunities
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with experienced faculty
  • +Diverse international environment and global alumni network
  • +Passionate and supportive faculty
  • +Nurturing environment for academic and personal growth
  • +Supportive staff and diverse student body
  • +Career guidance and internship opportunities
  • +Diverse student body and welcoming community
  • +High-quality and affordable education
  • +Supportive and accommodating staff
  • +Flexible class options
  • +Vibrant city-based campus life

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -The curriculum or teaching quality is often found to be lacking.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Facility quality and professor standards are inconsistent.
  • -Admission standards are perceived as too low.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources are a common complaint.
  • -Students express frustration with administrative and management inefficiencies.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured by many.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration.
  • -Overcrowded classes and limited access to resources.
  • -Subpar facilities and equipment that need updating.
  • -Poor communication and organizational issues from staff.
  • -Insufficient resources and outdated technology.
  • -Lack of engagement and clear learning objectives from instructors.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners excellent scores across most metrics. Notably, the **Location** stands out with the highest rating. **Student Life**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** also receive strong, positive feedback, indicating a well-rounded student experience. While still high, **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** received slightly lower, though still very competitive, scores compared to the strongest area.

This university garners impressive scores, particularly in **Internationality** (4.77) and **Location** (4.58). Professors also receive high marks at 4.47. Facilities, Student Life, and Value are all rated favorably above 4.0. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, scoring significantly lower at 3.25, indicating a potential area for improvement.

This university garners excellent marks for its **location** (4.5) and **facilities** and **professors** (both 4.4), suggesting a well-resourced and academically strong environment. Areas for potential improvement include **accommodation** (3.67) and **internationality** (3.6), which received the lowest scores among the surveyed categories. Student life also presents a moderate rating at 3.8, while value for money is rated positively at 4.2.

This institution garners high marks across multiple facets. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, achieving a near-perfect score. Facilities and accommodation are also highly rated, suggesting a positive physical environment. While student life and professors also receive good scores, these represent the areas where improvement could be most impactful, though all aspects are generally well-regarded.

This institution garners excellent marks in several key areas, notably its **Student Life** which received a perfect score, and its **Facilities** and **Location**, both rated at a strong 4.5. Areas for potential improvement include **Professors** and **Value**, which are rated at 3.5. The university also scores well in **Accomodation** (4) and **Internationality** (4.5).

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.23/5, ~94% of reviews are positive. Students praise the learning environment, excellent faculty, and vibrant city location. No negative feedback was provided.

Approximately 95.4% of 65 reviews are positive, highlighting networking, job opportunities, practical learning, and supportive faculty. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions issues with staff competence and course materials.

With an average rating of 4.6/5, Simmons University receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students praise exceptional faculty, a supportive environment, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. No negative reviews were recorded.

All 28 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.11/5. Students praise helpful advisors, career guidance, internship opportunities, and affordable, high-quality education in a diverse and welcoming environment.

Students praise helpful staff and flexible classes, with ~100% positive feedback. A recurring suggestion is to offer more online class options.

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Rating distribution
5★
29%
53%
60%
11%
0%
0%
0%
4★
65%
30%
40%
89%
100%
0%
0%
3★
6%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
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DIVERSITY

One of my favourite aspects about Hult is its diversity. By meeting people from all over the world with diverse histories and customs, you can get a sense of what their home nations are like. I also enjoy the help the staff provides every step of the way.

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