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Doncaster
Devon · QS World #136
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Exeter
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Exeter leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Exeter at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Exeter both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and General Engineering. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £24,950 at University of Exeter: DN Colleges Group is about £12,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,550 at University of Exeter: DN Colleges Group is about £13,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 4 and University of Exeter in 1.
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
University of Exeter
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
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
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
University of Exeter
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £24,950 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
Building & Construction
Computing & IT
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Also taught at both: Animal Science, Software 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
- University of Exeter
- £24,950
DN Colleges Group is about £12,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
DN Colleges Group is about £13,050 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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£39,00091%Satisfaction84%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£27,00084%Satisfaction91%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500100%Satisfaction88%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£39,00088%Satisfaction83%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,00095%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
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FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £24,950 at University of Exeter: DN Colleges Group is about £12,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,550 at University of Exeter: DN Colleges Group is about £13,050 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Health & Social Care and 5 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Exeter better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £27,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 91% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Exeter?
DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, English Literature, Fine Art and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Exeter teaches 74 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 66 more.
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