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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

None · THE World #801

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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.

6/8

Open

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on employment, international.

Open University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Open University and University of Northampton both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £24,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 15 and University of Northampton in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
#801
THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1969
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
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 Northampton

89.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
16.4%

International

International student share

337
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

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

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

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.

Open University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, English Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Northampton

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.

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Northampton
£19,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open 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.

Open University

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction72%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction99%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Northampton: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, History, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Education Studies, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 25 more.

Is Open University or University of Northampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Open University and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at University of Northampton?

Open University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Humanities, Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy and 23 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Open University?

University of Northampton teaches 23 subject areas that Open University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Fine Art, Journalism, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering and 15 more.

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