Polytechnic University Of the Philippines - PUP vs Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela - PLV vs Technological Institute of the Philippines - TIP vs Far Eastern University

Side-by-side comparison from 78 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela - PLV (4.70)
Polytechnic University Of the Philippines - PUP: wins 0/6 categories
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela - PLV: wins 5/6 categories
Technological Institute of the Philippines - TIP: wins 0/6 categories
Far Eastern University: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of International Studies
Best programme: BS Information Technology
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Manila, Philippines
4.30
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Political Science
Category ratings
Facilities
2.77
4.67
Win
4.00
4.42
Location
4.17
5.00
Win
3.56
4.50
Professors
3.60
4.33
3.89
4.42
Win
Internationality
3.54
4.00
3.33
4.00
Student life
4.28
5.00
Win
3.67
4.73
Value
4.27
5.00
Win
4.22
4.58
Accommodation
3.31
5.00
Win
3.56
4.45
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Passionate, experienced, and inspiring professors
  • +Affordable and practical education
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and belonging
  • +Free tuition and social service contribution
  • +Supportive professors and manageable workload
  • +IT program specialization
  • +Strong engineering and architecture programs
  • +Good facilities and adaptive online learning
  • +Caring instructors and useful practical application
  • +Welcoming and diverse community
  • +Supportive and professional faculty
  • +Inspiring and refreshing campus environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including unresponsive administration and poor professor accountability.
  • -Outdated facilities and curriculum that lacks current industry knowledge.
  • -Unequal treatment and dismissive attitudes towards students based on their learning choices.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources are a major problem.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are often perceived as irrelevant and unengaging.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of engagement from instructors are disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution shows notable strengths in student life, with a score of 4.28, and value, rated at 4.27. Location also received a high mark at 4.17. Conversely, facilities represent the weakest area, scoring 2.77. Other categories like professors, internationality, and accommodation fall within a moderate range.

This institution excels in several key areas, with perfect scores for Location, Student Life, and Accommodation, alongside a top rating for Value. Facilities are also highly regarded at 4.67. The weakest area noted is Internationality, with a rating of 4, while Professors are rated slightly lower at 4.33. Overall, it presents a very positive picture with standout strengths.

This institution receives positive marks in several key areas, with **Value** standing out as its strongest point at 4.22. **Facilities** also garnered a high rating of 4.0. On the other hand, **Internationality** represents the weakest area, scoring 3.33. Other aspects like Professors, Student Life, and Accommodation fall within a moderate to good range, indicating a generally well-rounded experience.

The university shines brightest in student life, achieving a remarkable 4.73 rating. Location and value are also highly regarded at 4.5 and 4.58 respectively. On the other hand, internationality received the lowest score at 4.0, indicating room for improvement in this area. Facilities, professors, and accommodation all received solid marks between 4.4 and 4.45.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~78% of reviews are positive, highlighting passionate professors, practical learning, and personal growth opportunities. A small amount of feedback (~6%) notes issues with outdated facilities and administrative responsiveness.

With an average rating of 4.67/5, all three reviews are positive, highlighting tuition-free education and supportive professors. Students appreciate the social service component and balanced workloads, though some suggest expanding IT program specializations.

With an average rating of 4.56/5 from 9 reviews, ~89% of feedback is positive. Students highlight strong engineering programs and good facilities. A minority of reviews found the location crowded and some instructors less engaged.

With a 4.33 average rating from 12 reviews, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Recurring themes highlight a welcoming and diverse community, expert faculty, and excellent facilities. Some students noted a lack of program-specific exploration, particularly in fieldwork.

Rating distribution
5★
46%
67%
67%
33%
4★
31%
33%
22%
67%
3★
17%
0%
11%
0%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
0%
0%
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PUP Honest Review

For me, PUP is okay. Because it is a public university, the facilities are not that good, but considering that the tuition is free, it is good for less fortunate students who want to finish. I have good and bad experiences in PUP just like the profs who are not that hard to teach, there are profs who are very passionate about teaching.

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