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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Cumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cumbria leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Cumbria at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Cumbria both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: DN Colleges Group is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: DN Colleges Group is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 0, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £25,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Cumbria in 1, with 1 about level.

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
#101
2017
Established
2007
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 of Cumbria

92.2%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
2.6%

International

International student share

72
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Cumbria

    14 countries · 2.6% international

    • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
    • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

    Subjects

    16 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 of Cumbria

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £31,000 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,800 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,800 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Fine Art.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Cumbria

    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 of Cumbria
    £16,000

    DN Colleges Group is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Cumbria
    £16,900

    DN Colleges Group is about £4,400 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

    University of Cumbria

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      96%Satisfaction94%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction73%

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      84%Satisfaction70%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      100%Satisfaction100%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction74%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

    View all scholarships →

    University of Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Cumbria: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: DN Colleges Group is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: DN Colleges Group is about £4,400 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 of Cumbria?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Training and 4 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Cumbria better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at DN Colleges Group and 84% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

    University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Cumbria?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 10 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Information Systems, English Literature, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 2 more.

    What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of Cumbria teaches 24 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Forestry & Arboriculture, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General) and 16 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses