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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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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

1/6

Arden

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.

Arden University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Arden University and University of Stirling both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Accounting. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1990
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Requires Improvement
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arden University

University of Stirling

89.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£29,700
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.8%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.1%
18.4%

International

International student share

26
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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%
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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

12 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

University of Stirling

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FAQ

Arden University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Law, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management, Information Systems & Data Science and Public Health & Epidemiology.

Does Arden University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.

What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Stirling?

Arden University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Technology & Logistics.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Arden University?

University of Stirling teaches 48 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 40 more.

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Arden University26 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses