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York · QS World #158
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
York
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of York at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of York both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Education Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £27,500 at University of York: DN Colleges Group is about £15,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £27,250 at University of York: DN Colleges Group is about £14,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 2 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £23,500 from University of York. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 4 and University of York in 1.
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 York
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
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
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 York
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
Education Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Social Policy & Public Policy
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Building & Construction
Design & Fashion
Mental Health Nursing
Business Studies
General Engineering
Teacher Training
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, English Literature.
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 York
- £27,500
DN Colleges Group is about £15,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of York
- £27,250
DN Colleges Group is about £14,750 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 York
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50091%Satisfaction80%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£23,50098%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction90%Social Policy & Public Policy
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000100%Satisfaction87%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000100%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →University of York
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of York: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £27,500 at University of York: DN Colleges Group is about £15,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £27,250 at University of York: DN Colleges Group is about £14,750 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 York?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Mental Health Nursing, Business Studies, General Engineering and 5 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of York better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £23,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at DN Colleges Group and 87% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of York?
DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that University of York does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Business Information Systems, Fine Art and 1 more.
What can you study at University of York but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of York teaches 65 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Music, Archaeology and 57 more.
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