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Doncaster
Ipswich · Guardian UK #98
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
3/5
Suffolk
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Suffolk both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Games Design & Computer Animation. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: DN Colleges Group is about £3,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: DN Colleges Group is about £2,710 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 2. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £19,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Suffolk in 2, 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 Suffolk
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
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
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 Suffolk
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Design & Fashion
Teacher Training
Business & Management (General)
Business Studies
General Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Fine Art
Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
DN Colleges Group is about £3,190 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
DN Colleges Group is about £2,710 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 Suffolk
Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction98%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction93%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000100%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction91%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50096%Satisfaction93%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,50084%Satisfaction95%Computing & IT
£20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000No dataSatisfaction85%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50096%Satisfaction92%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction98%Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction76%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction98%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500100%Satisfaction86%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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DN Colleges Group vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: DN Colleges Group is about £3,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: DN Colleges Group is about £2,710 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Business Studies and 4 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Suffolk better for Games Design & Computer Animation?
Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at DN Colleges Group and 88% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
University of Suffolk lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Suffolk?
DN Colleges Group teaches 10 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Building & Construction, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Information Systems, English Literature, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Suffolk teaches 33 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Medical Imaging, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Law and 25 more.
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