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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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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

Wrexham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University and Wrexham University are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses; Wrexham University on established, employment, international.

Open University vs Wrexham University at a glance

Open University and Wrexham University both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 17 and Wrexham University in 2. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £23,000 from Wrexham University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Wrexham University is higher in 9 and Open University in 6, 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
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#801
THE World
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Guardian UK
#110
1969
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Open University

Wrexham University

89.8%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
22.9%

International

International student share

337
159

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%
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Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

27 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Accounting, Music, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Open University

Only at Wrexham 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

Open University
No data
Wrexham University
£12,750

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
Wrexham University
£12,500

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

Wrexham University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction60%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Health & Social Care

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Software Engineering

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs Wrexham University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering and 15 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £19,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Open University and 81% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or Wrexham University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at Wrexham University?

Open University teaches 41 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including History, Humanities, General Engineering, Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies and 33 more.

What can you study at Wrexham University but not at Open University?

Wrexham University teaches 25 subject areas that Open University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Fine Art and 17 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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