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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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.

1/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

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4/5

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Gloucestershire both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Childhood & Youth Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: DN Colleges Group is about £4,930 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 9 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 9 and University of Gloucestershire in 0.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
2017
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

92.2%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

72
284

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

    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    Subjects

    19 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 Gloucestershire

    Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, English Literature, General Engineering.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    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 Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    DN Colleges Group is about £4,930 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Gloucestershire
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire 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 of Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      84%Satisfaction74%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction80%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      88%Satisfaction75%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      96%Satisfaction91%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction65%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction73%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    DN Colleges Group

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    University of Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: DN Colleges Group is about £4,930 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 Gloucestershire?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General) and 7 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at DN Colleges Group and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

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

    DN Colleges Group teaches 7 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Computing & IT, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Social Policy & Public Policy.

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

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 41 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General) and 33 more.

    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 of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses