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London · Guardian UK #108
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.
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DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
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West London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West London 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 West London at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of West London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Building & Construction. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,750 at University of West London: DN Colleges Group is about £4,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,250 at University of West London: DN Colleges Group is about £4,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 7 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 4 and University of West London in 1, with 2 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 West London
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 London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
Subjects
18 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 West London
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Building & Construction
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sociology & Criminology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Computing & IT
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Software Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business & Management (General)
Mental Health Nursing
Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy.
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 West London
- £16,750
DN Colleges Group is about £4,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of West London
- £17,250
DN Colleges Group is about £4,750 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 West London
Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000No dataSatisfaction81%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction88%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£24,50084%Satisfaction88%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000100%Satisfaction90%Computing & IT
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction87%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction96%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfactionNo dataMental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000100%Satisfaction97%Business Information Systems
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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DN Colleges Group vs University of West London: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,750 at University of West London: DN Colleges Group is about £4,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,250 at University of West London: DN Colleges Group is about £4,750 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 West London?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering and 6 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of West London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,000 from University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of West London?
DN Colleges Group teaches 8 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Mechanical Engineering, English Literature, Fine Art, General Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
What can you study at University of West London but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of West London teaches 50 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and 42 more.
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