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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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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

York St John

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

York St John University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Somerset vs York St John University at a glance

University Centre Somerset and York St John University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and History. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £14,000 at York St John University: University Centre Somerset is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, York St John University is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £26,500 from York St John University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, York St John University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0.

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
2015
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University Centre Somerset

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

27
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    VS

    York St John

    35 countries · 37.1% international

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

    Subjects

    6 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.

    University Centre Somerset

    York St John University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500
    York St John University
    £14,000

    University Centre Somerset is about £500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    York St John University
    £11,800

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.

    University Centre Somerset

    York St John University

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      86%Satisfaction96%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      86%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    York St John University

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs York St John University: common questions

    Is University Centre Somerset or York St John University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £14,000 at York St John University: University Centre Somerset is about £500 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 University Centre Somerset and York St John University?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is University Centre Somerset or York St John University better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £20,000 from York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Somerset or York St John University offer more courses?

    York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at York St John University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 8 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

    What can you study at York St John University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    York St John University teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Law and 35 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses