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Plymouth
Cambridge · QS World #6
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/5
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
Cambridge
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, courses). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on scholarship.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Cambridge both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,690 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Plymouth Marjon University
University of Cambridge
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Plymouth Marjon
No published data on international students
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
5 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.
Plymouth Marjon University
University of Cambridge
Sociology & Criminology
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Psychology (General)
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Only at Plymouth Marjon 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
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,690 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon 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.
Plymouth Marjon University
University of Cambridge
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,00090%Satisfaction92%Education Studies
£16,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
University of Cambridge
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Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,690 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 Plymouth Marjon University and University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Education Studies and Media & Film Studies.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Cambridge?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology and 5 more.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University of Cambridge teaches 74 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 66 more.
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