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Sunderland · Guardian UK #86
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
Sunderland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Sunderland both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Education Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: DN Colleges Group is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sunderland is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 8 and University of Sunderland in 3, 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 Sunderland
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
Sunderland
56 countries · 36.5% international
- 🌐Nepal29.5%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
Subjects
20 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 Sunderland
Design & Fashion
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Education Studies
Business Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Teacher Training
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Fine Art
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, General Engineering.
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 Sunderland
- £17,500
DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Sunderland
- £17,000
DN Colleges Group is about £4,500 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 Sunderland
Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000No dataSatisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,50095%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£25,00098%Satisfaction84%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,00088%Satisfaction91%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50096%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction98%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500100%Satisfaction96%Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£26,00096%Satisfaction80%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction92%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00096%Satisfaction93%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£16,000No dataSatisfaction80%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500No dataSatisfaction92%
Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.
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DN Colleges Group vs University of Sunderland: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Sunderland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: DN Colleges Group is about £4,500 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 Sunderland?
Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art and 8 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Sunderland better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Sunderland offer more courses?
University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Sunderland?
DN Colleges Group teaches 6 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Animal Science, Business Information Systems, English Literature and Social Policy & Public Policy.
What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Sunderland teaches 36 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 28 more.
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