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Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Cumbria
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cumbria leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Cumbria at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Cumbria both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Psychology (General). Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Richmond American University London is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria in 1.
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.
Richmond American University London
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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.
Richmond American University London
University of Cumbria
Business & Management (General)
Business Studies
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Computer Science
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of Cumbria
- £16,000
University of Cumbria is about £1,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
University of Cumbria is about £1,600 a year cheaper.
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.
Richmond American University London
University of Cumbria
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00092%Satisfaction89%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,600 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 Richmond American University London and University of Cumbria?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of Cumbria?
Richmond American University London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, History of Art & Design, Mathematics and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Cumbria teaches 35 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment and 27 more.
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