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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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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre Somerset leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on courses.

DN Colleges Group vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University Centre Somerset both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: DN Colleges Group is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

In Computing & IT, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher. In Mental Health Nursing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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2017
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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.

DN Colleges Group

University Centre Somerset

92.2%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

72
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

    University Centre Somerset

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      7 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

      University Centre Somerset

      • Childhood & Youth Studies

        4 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Computing & IT

        5 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        4 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

        1 course

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Mechanical Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Mental Health Nursing

        2 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      Only at DN Colleges Group

      Only at University Centre Somerset

      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
      University Centre Somerset
      £13,500

      DN Colleges Group is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

      Postgraduate

      DN Colleges Group
      £12,500
      University Centre Somerset
      No data

      We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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

      University Centre Somerset

      • Computing & IT

        £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
        No dataSatisfaction91%

      • Mental Health Nursing

        No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
        100%Satisfaction86%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      DN Colleges Group

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      University Centre Somerset

      Alumni Bursary

      £1,000

      Deadline: N/A

      HE Bursary

      £600

      Deadline: N/A

      Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

      HE Diagnostic Support Fund

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

      HE Technical Support Fund

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

      View all scholarships →

      FAQ

      DN Colleges Group vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

      Is DN Colleges Group or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: DN Colleges Group is about £1,000 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 University Centre Somerset?

      Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.

      Is DN Colleges Group or University Centre Somerset better for Computing & IT?

      Computing & IT graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does DN Colleges Group or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

      DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

      What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University Centre Somerset?

      DN Colleges Group teaches 19 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Animal Science and 11 more.

      What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at DN Colleges Group?

      University Centre Somerset teaches 7 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, History, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.

      Ready to explore courses?

      Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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      DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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      University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses