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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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

VS

4/5

Exeter

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Exeter both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Plymouth Marjon University is about £9,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £27,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and University of Exeter in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1840
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

48
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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

    VS

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China25.1%
    • 🇮🇳India10.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

    Subjects

    10 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 Exeter

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Exeter

    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 Exeter
    £24,950

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £9,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    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 Exeter

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      90%Satisfaction93%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Exeter: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Plymouth Marjon University is about £9,750 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 Exeter?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Forensic Science, Applied Psychology and Education Studies.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Exeter better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 89% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

    University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Exeter?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Journalism, Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

    What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    University of Exeter teaches 81 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies and 73 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses