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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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

VS

4/6

Reading

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Reading both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,850 at University of Reading: DN Colleges Group is about £13,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,450 at University of Reading: DN Colleges Group is about £13,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Reading in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
2017
Established
1892
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 Reading

92.2%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18%

International

International student share

72
448

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

    Reading

    96 countries · 18% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India6.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

    Subjects

    16 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 Reading

    Also taught at both: Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Reading

    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 Reading
    £25,850

    DN Colleges Group is about £13,350 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Reading
    £26,450

    DN Colleges Group is about £13,950 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 Reading

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,500
      91%Satisfaction77%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
      88%Satisfaction79%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      98%Satisfaction97%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction91%

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      96%Satisfaction77%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      84%Satisfaction96%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    DN Colleges Group

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    University of Reading

    The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Reading: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,850 at University of Reading: DN Colleges Group is about £13,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,450 at University of Reading: DN Colleges Group is about £13,950 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 Reading?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, English Literature, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 4 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Reading better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £26,000 from University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

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

    DN Colleges Group teaches 10 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, General Engineering and 2 more.

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

    University of Reading teaches 54 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management and 46 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses