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Preston · QS World #1001
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.
2/6
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Lancashire
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lancashire leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Lancashire at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Lancashire both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: DN Colleges Group is about £4,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: DN Colleges Group is about £6,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 8 and DN Colleges Group in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 8 and University of Lancashire in 3, with 1 about level.
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 Lancashire
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
Lancashire
74 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
- 🌐Nepal6.6%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
Subjects
24 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 Lancashire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £18,040 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Games Design & Computer Animation
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,750 (UG)
Education Studies
Business Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health & Social Care
Mechanical Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Biomedical Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Also taught at both: Animal Science, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Software Engineering, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Information Systems, English Literature, 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 Lancashire
- £17,330
DN Colleges Group is about £4,830 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Lancashire
- £19,250
DN Colleges Group is about £6,750 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 Lancashire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£20,50095%Satisfaction96%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction97%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500100%Satisfaction81%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction88%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£22,00098%Satisfaction82%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£35,00088%Satisfaction87%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50096%Satisfaction80%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction93%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000100%Satisfaction84%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,00084%Satisfaction92%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction91%Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,50096%Satisfaction96%
Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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100%
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£500
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FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Lancashire: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: DN Colleges Group is about £4,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: DN Colleges Group is about £6,750 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 Lancashire?
Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and 12 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Lancashire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at DN Colleges Group and 96% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Lancashire offer more courses?
University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Lancashire?
DN Colleges Group teaches 2 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Computing & IT and Social Policy & Public Policy.
What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Lancashire teaches 58 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Music, Psychology (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 50 more.
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