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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
Arden
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Arden University and The Northern School of Art are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Arden University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses; The Northern School of Art on TEF, established, employment.
Arden University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Arden University and The Northern School of Art have no subject area in common. Arden University's largest is Business & Management (General); The Northern School of Art's is Design & Fashion.
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.
Arden University
The Northern School of Art
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Arden University and The Northern School of Art do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Arden 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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Arden University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Does Arden University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Arden University lists 26 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at The Northern School of Art?
Arden University teaches 14 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Business & Management (General), Management, Psychology (General), Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management and 6 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Arden University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 6 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
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