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Plymouth
Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
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Cumbria
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Cumbria are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established; University of Cumbria on courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Cumbria at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Cumbria both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: Plymouth Marjon University is about £800 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £28,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and University of Cumbria in 1.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Plymouth Marjon University
University of Cumbria
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
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
11 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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Psychology (General)
Nursing (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Teacher Training
Education Studies
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Social Work
Applied Psychology
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
Plymouth Marjon University is about £800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction84%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50090%Satisfaction87%Nursing (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00091%Satisfaction74%Sociology & Criminology
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction70%Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,00098%Satisfaction82%Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,50087%Satisfaction91%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50096%Satisfaction94%Social Work
£16,500Salary (3 years)£28,00092%Satisfaction70%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: Plymouth Marjon University is about £800 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work and Applied Psychology.
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Cumbria better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 84% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Cumbria?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science, Media & Film Studies and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University of Cumbria teaches 29 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation and 21 more.
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