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Aberystwyth · QS World #801
Doncaster
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Aberystwyth
scored higher in 4 categories
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DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, established, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group does not lead in any category where both have data.
Aberystwyth University vs DN Colleges Group at a glance
Aberystwyth University and DN Colleges Group both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Animal Science. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £12,500 at DN Colleges Group: DN Colleges Group is about £8,220 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 1. The widest gap is in Computing & IT: £31,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £20,500 from DN Colleges Group. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 6 and Aberystwyth University in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Aberystwyth University
DN Colleges Group
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Aberystwyth
No published data on international students
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Subjects
16 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Aberystwyth University
DN Colleges Group
Business Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
10 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
Animal Science
10 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sociology & Criminology
10 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
Education Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Computing & IT
Fine Art
Business & Management (General)
English Literature
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Mental Health Nursing
Also taught at both: Software Engineering.
Only at Aberystwyth University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Aberystwyth University
- £20,720
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
DN Colleges Group is about £8,220 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aberystwyth University
- No data
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Aberystwyth University
DN Colleges Group
Business Studies
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,50081%Satisfaction95%Animal Science
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction94%Sociology & Criminology
£20,500Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction84%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,00083%Satisfaction98%Computing & IT
£31,000Salary (3 years)£20,50083%SatisfactionNo dataFine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£17,00082%SatisfactionNo dataEnglish Literature
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction95%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction96%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction100%Software Engineering
£31,000Salary (3 years)£20,50075%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAberystwyth University
International Accommodation Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Accommodation Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
David Game College Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
DN Colleges Group
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Aberystwyth University vs DN Colleges Group: common questions
Is Aberystwyth University or DN Colleges Group cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £12,500 at DN Colleges Group: DN Colleges Group is about £8,220 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Aberystwyth University and DN Colleges Group?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 4 more.
Is Aberystwyth University or DN Colleges Group better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £21,000 from DN Colleges Group. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Aberystwyth University and 88% at DN Colleges Group. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aberystwyth University or DN Colleges Group offer more courses?
Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at DN Colleges Group?
Aberystwyth University teaches 50 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management and 42 more.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Aberystwyth University?
DN Colleges Group teaches 10 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Business Information Systems and 2 more.
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