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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 South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre South Essex leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary). DN Colleges Group is ahead on employment, courses.

DN Colleges Group vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University Centre South Essex both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: DN Colleges Group is about £5,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and DN Colleges Group in 1. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 2.

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
2016
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre South Essex

92.2%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

72
25

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    University Centre South Essex

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      11 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 South Essex

      • Education Studies

        7 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Design & Fashion

        4 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Games Design & Computer Animation

        6 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Computing & IT

        5 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        4 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        4 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Teacher Training

        4 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Business & Management (General)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

        1 course

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Fee not available

      • Sociology & Criminology

        2 courses

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Fine Art

        1 course

        Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      Only at DN Colleges Group

      Only at University Centre South Essex

      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 South Essex
      £17,930

      DN Colleges Group is about £5,430 a year cheaper.

      Postgraduate

      DN Colleges Group
      £12,500
      University Centre South Essex
      No data

      We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex

      • Education Studies

        £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
        98%SatisfactionNo data

      • Design & Fashion

        £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
        No dataSatisfaction100%

      • Games Design & Computer Animation

        £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
        100%Satisfaction89%

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        No dataSalary (3 years)No data
        96%Satisfaction98%

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
        95%Satisfaction75%

      • Teacher Training

        £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
        96%Satisfaction100%

      • Sociology & Criminology

        £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
        84%Satisfaction94%

      • Fine Art

        £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
        No dataSatisfaction100%

      Scholarships for International Students

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      DN Colleges Group

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      FAQ

      DN Colleges Group vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: DN Colleges Group is about £5,430 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 South Essex?

      Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and Fine Art.

      Is DN Colleges Group or University Centre South Essex better for Education Studies?

      Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does DN Colleges Group or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

      DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

      DN Colleges Group teaches 15 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 7 more.

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

      University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Dance, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General).

      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 South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses