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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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Hartpury University

Gloucester

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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Hartpury

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Keele

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Hartpury University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, scholarship). Keele University is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Hartpury University vs Keele University at a glance

Hartpury University and Keele University both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £18,200 at Keele University: Hartpury University is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 2 and Hartpury University in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £23,000 from Keele University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and Keele University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#801
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#73
1947
Established
1949
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Hartpury University

Keele University

89.8%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,159.1
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.9%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.6%
8.5%

International

International student share

107
426

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
1

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.

Hartpury

25 countries · 8.6% international

  • 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.1%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
  • 🇫🇷France4.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
VS

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%

Subjects

9 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.

Hartpury University

Keele University

Only at Hartpury University

Only at Keele 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

Hartpury University
£17,250
Keele University
£18,200

Hartpury University is about £950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Hartpury University
No data
Keele University
£18,200

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

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.

Hartpury University

Keele University

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction75%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Hartpury University

Principal's International Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: May 2026

Martin Baber Award

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Vulnerable Learner Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: N/A

Joe Henson MBE Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

John Tedstone Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Hartpury University vs Keele University: common questions

Is Hartpury University or Keele University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £18,200 at Keele University: Hartpury University is about £950 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 Hartpury University and Keele University?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

Is Hartpury University or Keele University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £23,000 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 84% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Hartpury University or Keele University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.

What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Keele University?

Hartpury University teaches 3 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at Keele University but not at Hartpury University?

Keele University teaches 70 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Environmental Sciences and 62 more.

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Hartpury University107 courses · 9 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses