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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Stirling at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Stirling both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £32,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and University of Stirling in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
2017
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Stirling

92.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

72
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    Stirling

    75 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
    • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

    Subjects

    14 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 Stirling

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Stirling

    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 Stirling
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Stirling
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

    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 Stirling

    • Sociology & Criminology

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

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      88%Satisfaction80%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      96%Satisfaction72%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction69%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction98%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Business Information Systems

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction72%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Stirling: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Stirling?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Animal Science, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems and 2 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Stirling 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 Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

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

    DN Colleges Group teaches 12 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 4 more.

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

    University of Stirling teaches 46 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, Law, English Studies, French and 38 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses