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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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

VS

6/8

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Liverpool both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: DN Colleges Group is about £19,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: DN Colleges Group is about £17,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and University of Liverpool in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
2017
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Liverpool

92.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

72
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    18 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 Liverpool

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      35 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

    • English Literature

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £34,000 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £28,000 (PG)

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Fee not available

    Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    DN Colleges Group is about £19,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    DN Colleges Group is about £17,500 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 Liverpool

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      84%Satisfaction86%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction91%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction96%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Business Information Systems

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    University of Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: DN Colleges Group is about £19,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: DN Colleges Group is about £17,500 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 6 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

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

    DN Colleges Group teaches 8 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Mental Health Nursing and Fine Art.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 76 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Music, Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Mathematics and 68 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses