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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/8

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

VS

7/8

Oxford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Oxford at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Oxford both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £43,600 at University of Oxford: DN Colleges Group is about £31,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £38,430 at University of Oxford: DN Colleges Group is about £25,930 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#4
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THE World
#1
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Guardian UK
#1
2017
Established
1096
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 Oxford

92.2%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.2%

International

International student share

72
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Oxford

    118 countries · 37.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China18.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
    • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
    • 🇮🇳India5.2%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

    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 Oxford

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Software Engineering.

    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 Oxford
    £43,600

    DN Colleges Group is about £31,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Oxford
    £38,430

    DN Colleges Group is about £25,930 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    University of Oxford

    The Rhodes Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £43,600 at University of Oxford: DN Colleges Group is about £31,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £38,430 at University of Oxford: DN Colleges Group is about £25,930 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 Oxford?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Design & Fashion and 5 more.

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

    University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

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

    DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems and 1 more.

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

    University of Oxford teaches 62 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 54 more.

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