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Doncaster
Bolton
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.
3/6
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Greater Manchester
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
DN Colleges Group and University of Greater Manchester are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. DN Colleges Group is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment; University of Greater Manchester on graduate salary, courses, scholarship.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Greater Manchester both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Business & Management (General). DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 2. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 2.
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 Greater Manchester
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
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
21 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 Greater Manchester
Education Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
25 coursesTypical fee £23,440 (UG)
Health & Social Care
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Computing & IT
Games Design & Computer Animation
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Teacher Training
Building & Construction
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Design & Fashion
Biomedical Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Software Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Fine Art, Business Information Systems, General 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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 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 Greater Manchester
Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,00098%Satisfaction92%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500100%Satisfaction98%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction98%Computing & IT
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction93%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction93%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£17,50095%Satisfaction100%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500No dataSatisfaction89%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction94%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,50084%Satisfaction78%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£17,500No dataSatisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 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 of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Teacher Training, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and 9 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Greater Manchester better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at DN Colleges Group and 92% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Greater Manchester?
DN Colleges Group teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Animal Science, Business Studies, Mental Health Nursing, English Literature and Social Policy & Public Policy.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 35 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Management and 27 more.
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