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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Edge Hill

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

8/11

Exeter

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.

Edge Hill University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Exeter both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Business & Management (General). Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Edge Hill University is about £10,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 17 and Edge Hill University in 2. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 9 and Edge Hill University in 8, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#136
#1001
THE World
#170
#89
Guardian UK
#14
1885
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Edge Hill University

University of Exeter

86.5%
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,700
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

210
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
2

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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

37 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Exeter

Also taught at both: Theology & Religious Studies, Business Studies, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geography (General), Management, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Medicine, Software Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Computing & IT.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Exeter

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

Edge Hill University
No data
University of Exeter
£24,950

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Exeter
£25,550

Edge Hill University is about £10,550 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Exeter: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Edge Hill University is about £10,550 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 Edge Hill University and University of Exeter?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Law, History, English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and 25 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Exeter better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Edge Hill University and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Exeter?

Edge Hill University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Healthcare Science, Biotechnology and 10 more.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Edge Hill University?

University of Exeter teaches 54 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Physics, Classical Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Civil Engineering, Economics and 46 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses