Crandall University - CU vs Oulton College vs University Canada West - UCW vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs University of Moncton - UM

Side-by-side comparison from 129 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Crandall University - CU: wins 1/7 categories
Oulton College: wins 0/7 categories
University Canada West - UCW: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
University of Moncton - UM: wins 1/7 categories
Université du Québec à Rimouski - UQAR: wins 0/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Agricultural Engineering
Moncton, Canada
Not rated
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British Columbia, Canada
4.20
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45 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
4.60
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Business Administration Management and Marketing
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.09
Not rated
4.26
4.40
4.00
Not rated
4.47
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Location
3.89
Not rated
4.51
4.70
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4.67
Not rated
3.13
Professors
4.29
Not rated
4.23
4.60
Win
3.67
Not rated
4.27
Internationality
4.22
Not rated
4.36
4.60
4.67
Win
Not rated
3.87
Student life
4.27
Win
Not rated
4.16
3.90
4.00
Not rated
4.20
Value
4.25
Not rated
4.18
3.90
4.00
Not rated
4.67
Win
Accommodation
4.22
Not rated
3.35
3.00
3.67
Not rated
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated, accessible, and supportive faculty
  • +Welcoming environment and small class sizes
  • +Focus on experiential and hands-on learning

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  • +Practical, career-focused programs with experienced faculty
  • +Affordable tuition and internationally recognized certifications
  • +Diverse and well-structured learning environment
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Small class sizes and strong teacher connections
  • +Welcoming campus environment and diversity
  • +Numerous opportunities for involvement and growth

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  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and poorly structured.

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  • -Administrative & management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or in poor condition.
  • -Communication from the institution is perceived as lacking or unclear.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Lack of clear communication and responsiveness from administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Inconsistent and ineffective teaching quality.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

Across various aspects, the university garners strong ratings. Its professors and student life are particularly well-regarded, both scoring above 4.27. Accommodation and internationality also receive high marks. The weakest area appears to be location, with a rating of 3.89, though facilities are also relatively lower compared to other categories. Overall, the university presents a solid profile with notable strengths in academic and social experiences.

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This institution receives excellent marks in several key areas, particularly excelling in **Location** (4.51) and **Internationality** (4.36). **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Student Life**, and **Value** also score positively, all above 4.1. The primary area for improvement seems to be **Accomodation**, which received a significantly lower rating of 3.35 compared to the other metrics.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

This institution garners strong marks, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving a near-perfect 4.67. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are also well-regarded at 4.0, with **Value** also earning a solid 4.0. Areas showing the most room for growth include **Professors** and **Accommodations**, both averaging around 3.67.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~95%), highlighting instructors' dedication and accessibility, smaller class sizes, and a welcoming Christian environment. Experiential learning and strong faculty support are also frequently praised. No negative reviews were reported.

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With a high average rating of 4.16/5, ~84% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical programs, experienced professors, and a diverse environment. No negative feedback was provided.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

With a 3.67 average rating, ~67% of feedback is positive. Students praise small class sizes, strong teacher connections, convenient campus location, and a welcoming, diverse atmosphere with good administrative opportunities.

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With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
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91%
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7%
2★
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1★
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Most useful review
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Valuable lessons I’ve learned

One of the things I would most like to discuss is Crandall University's instructors' willingness to go above and beyond to help us succeed. They are always accessible to answer our questions and provide us with wise counsel, whether it is during office hours, online, or even after class. Their dedication to our academic growth is tremendously motivating. They create a friendly environment in the classroom where children feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and asking for help. This not only fosters a sense of belonging and community, but it also facilitates meaningful conversations and peer learning.

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A lot left to be desired

You can study and get a degree here, but the university in itself cares little about students and does very little to help when needed. Guidelines are very vague and facilities are not built for as many students as are accepted.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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