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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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Open University

Open · N/A

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University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 8 of 10 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, salary, salary (5y), courses, scholarship). But Open University has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1969
Established
1952
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Open University

University of Hertfordshire

89.8%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£29,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
57.5%

International

International student share

337
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Scholarships for International Students

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses