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Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89
York · Guardian UK #105
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.
5/8
Edge Hill
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
York St John
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Edge Hill University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). York St John University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.
Edge Hill University vs York St John University at a glance
Edge Hill University and York St John University both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £3,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, York St John University is higher in 15 and Edge Hill University in 8, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £26,500 from York St John University. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, York St John University is higher in 19 and Edge Hill University in 9, 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.
Edge Hill University
York St John University
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.
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
York St John
35 countries · 37.1% international
- 🌐Nepal33.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
- 🇮🇳India20.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
- 🌐Sri Lanka4%
Subjects
33 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
York St John University
Teacher Training
15 coursesFee not available
6 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Law
11 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
6 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Education Studies
12 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
English Literature
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Marketing
Design & Fashion
Business Studies
Computer Science
Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Management, Music, Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development.
Only at Edge Hill University
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
- York St John University
- £14,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
- York St John University
- £11,800
York St John University is about £3,200 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
York St John University
Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£26,50090%Satisfaction93%Law
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction93%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction88%Education Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,00096%Satisfaction77%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50081%Satisfaction71%Media & Film Studies
£18,000Salary (3 years)£18,00087%Satisfaction91%Politics & International Relations
£20,500Salary (3 years)£20,00088%Satisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
£20,500Salary (3 years)£20,50088%Satisfaction89%Psychology (General)
£20,000Salary (3 years)£20,50080%Satisfaction90%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£18,000Salary (3 years)£25,00085%Satisfaction86%English Literature
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50070%Satisfaction97%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction90%
Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEdge 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
FAQ
Edge Hill University vs York St John University: common questions
Is Edge Hill University or York St John University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £3,200 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 York St John University?
Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Marketing and 21 more.
Is Edge Hill University or York St John University better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £26,500 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Edge Hill University and 93% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Edge Hill University or York St John University offer more courses?
Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and York St John University lists 199 courses.
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at York St John University?
Edge Hill University teaches 22 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Children's Nursing, Biology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, English Studies, Health & Social Care and 14 more.
What can you study at York St John University but not at Edge Hill University?
York St John University teaches 16 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Asian Languages & Studies, Accounting, Economics, English Language, Physical Geography & Climate, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment and 8 more.
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