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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Arden University

Distance Learning

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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Arden

scored higher in 1 category

VS

7/8

Keele

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.

Arden University vs Keele University at a glance

Arden University and Keele University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#801
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#73
1990
Established
1949
No
Russell Group
No
Requires Improvement
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Arden University

Keele University

89.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,700
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.8%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.1%
8.5%

International

International student share

26
426

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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.

Arden

2 countries · 0.1% international

  • 🇿🇦South Africa25%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
VS

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%

Subjects

14 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.

Arden University

Keele 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

Arden University
No data
Keele University
£18,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.

Postgraduate

Arden University
No data
Keele University
£18,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arden University vs Keele University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Keele University?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Marketing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science and 2 more.

Does Arden University or Keele University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.

What can you study at Keele University but not at Arden University?

Keele University teaches 65 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Pharmacy and 57 more.

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