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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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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York St John

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Plymouth Marjon University and York St John University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established; York St John University on courses.

Plymouth Marjon University vs York St John University at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and York St John University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, York St John University is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £20,500 from York St John University. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and York St John University in 1, with 1 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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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#105
1840
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Plymouth Marjon University

York St John University

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.1%

International

International student share

48
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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

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    York St John

    35 countries · 37.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal33.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
    • 🇮🇳India20.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

    Subjects

    13 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

    York St John University

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at York St John 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
    York St John University
    £14,000

    York St John University is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    York St John University
    £11,800

    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

    York St John University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%Satisfaction77%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      94%Satisfaction92%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction85%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      87%Satisfaction97%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    York St John University

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs York St John University: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or York St John University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £1,200 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 York St John University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Personal & Professional Development and 1 more.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or York St John University 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 York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or York St John University offer more courses?

    York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at York St John University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 5 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Nursing (General), Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

    What can you study at York St John University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    York St John University teaches 36 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Creative Writing, Law, Business & Management (General), Asian Languages & Studies and 28 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses