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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London at a glance

DN Colleges Group and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Social Policy & Public Policy. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £16,700 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 1 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#62
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THE World
#52
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Guardian UK
#4
2017
Established
1895
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

DN Colleges Group

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

92.2%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
63.5%

International

International student share

72
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
25

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    London School of Economics and Political Science

    108 countries · 63.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China24.8%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
    • 🇮🇳India7.5%
    • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%

    Subjects

    6 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £29,200 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £24,400 (PG)

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £27,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
    £29,200

    DN Colleges Group is about £16,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      84%Satisfaction91%
    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

    £250,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

    £33,333

    Deadline: N/A

    Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

    £26,250

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

    £23,805

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £16,700 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 DN Colleges Group and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Is DN Colleges Group or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £31,000 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 20 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training and 12 more.

    What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at DN Colleges Group?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 24 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies, Anthropology and 16 more.

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