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Doncaster
Southampton
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
5/7
Southampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance
DN Colleges Group and Southampton, Solent University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: DN Colleges Group is about £6,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,850 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 7 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £25,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 3 and Southampton, Solent University in 2, with 2 about level.
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.
DN Colleges Group
Southampton, Solent University
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Southampton
56 countries · 14.9% international
- 🇮🇳India39%
- 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🌐Morocco2.4%
Subjects
17 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
Southampton, Solent University
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £21,390 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Building & Construction
Sociology & Criminology
Software Engineering
Education Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Also taught at both: Fine Art, General Engineering.
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- Southampton, Solent University
- £19,080
DN Colleges Group is about £6,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
DN Colleges Group is about £5,850 a year cheaper.
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
Southampton, Solent University
Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500No dataSatisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction95%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction93%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction87%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500100%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction88%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction84%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction95%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction100%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →Southampton, Solent University
Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Carers Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary
£200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Parents bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: DN Colleges Group is about £6,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,850 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 Southampton, Solent University?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care and 5 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or Southampton, Solent University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Southampton, Solent University?
DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 1 more.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at DN Colleges Group?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 25 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General) and 17 more.
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