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Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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
West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of the West of Scotland both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Business Studies and Computing & IT. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: DN Colleges Group is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: DN Colleges Group is about £3,780 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 5 and DN Colleges Group in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £32,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of the West of Scotland in 0.
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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Teacher Training
Business Studies
Computing & IT
Business Information Systems
Education Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Design & Fashion
General Engineering
Health & Social Care
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Biomedical Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing.
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
DN Colleges Group is about £3,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
DN Colleges Group is about £3,780 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 the West of Scotland
Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£32,00096%Satisfaction94%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction75%Business Information Systems
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000No dataSatisfaction85%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction96%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50096%Satisfaction92%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£17,500No dataSatisfaction91%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000100%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction91%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,00084%SatisfactionNo dataMental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500100%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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DN Colleges Group vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: DN Colleges Group is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: DN Colleges Group is about £3,780 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Teacher Training, Business Studies, Computing & IT, Business Information Systems, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and 5 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of the West of Scotland better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £32,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at DN Colleges Group and 94% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of the West of Scotland?
DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Animal Science, English Literature, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and 1 more.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 32 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Applied Computing, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering and 24 more.
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