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

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Hartpury University

Gloucester

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Royal College of Music

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

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

4/7

Hartpury

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Royal College of Music

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Hartpury University vs Royal College of Music at a glance

Hartpury University and Royal College of Music have no subject area in common. Hartpury University's largest is Animal Science; Royal College of Music's is Music.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1947
Established
1882
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

Royal College of Music

89.8%
88.8%

Satisfaction

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

Β£26,159.1
Β£27,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.9%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.6%
48.2%

International

International student share

107
39

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
7

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 Β· 8.6% international

  • πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africa9.1%
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States9.1%
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.5%
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France4.5%
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.5%
VS

Royal College of Music

37 countries Β· 48.2% international

  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China35.4%
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States10.4%
  • πŸ‡­πŸ‡°Hong Kong8.3%
  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralia3.1%
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France3.1%

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
Β£17,250
Royal College of Music
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.

Postgraduate

Hartpury University
No data
Royal College of Music
Β£32,760

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Hartpury University

Principal's International Scholarship

Β£3,000

Deadline: May 2026

Martin Baber Award

Β£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Vulnerable Learner Bursary

Β£1,200

Deadline: N/A

Joe Henson MBE Bursary

Β£1,000

Deadline: N/A

John Tedstone Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Royal College of Music

Adami Award for Collaborative Piano Fellows

Β£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Fellowship in Historical Keyboards

Β£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Gilbert & Eileen Edgar and Anthony Saltmarsh CPF

Β£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Lord & Lady Lurgan Collaborative Piano Fellowship

Β£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Carne Junior Fellowship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Hartpury University vs Royal College of Music: common questions

Does Hartpury University or Royal College of Music offer more courses?

Hartpury University lists 107 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.

What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Royal College of Music?

Hartpury University teaches 12 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General) and 4 more.

What can you study at Royal College of Music but not at Hartpury University?

Royal College of Music teaches 2 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

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