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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Richmond American University London

London

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Richmond American University London

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Exeter

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international.

Richmond American University London vs University of Exeter at a glance

Richmond American University London and University of Exeter both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Business & Management (General). Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Richmond American University London is about £7,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Richmond American University London is about £7,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London 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
1972
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

77.5%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£39,600
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.4%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

87.1%
22.2%

International

International student share

49
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Richmond American University London

21 countries · 87.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India39.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States27.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🌐Nepal2.5%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

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

Subjects

14 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 Exeter

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

Richmond American University London
£17,500
University of Exeter
£24,950

Richmond American University London is about £7,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Richmond American University London
£18,500
University of Exeter
£25,550

Richmond American University London is about £7,050 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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    65%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

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Richmond American University London

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Richmond American University London vs University of Exeter: common questions

Is Richmond American University London or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Richmond American University London is about £7,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Richmond American University London is about £7,050 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, History of Art & Design, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Psychology (General), Marketing and 2 more.

Does Richmond American University London or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Richmond American University London?

University of Exeter teaches 77 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Physics, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences and 69 more.

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Richmond American University London49 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses