Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
Southend-on-Sea
York · Guardian UK #105
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
York St John
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
York St John University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Essex vs York St John University at a glance
University Centre South Essex and York St John University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Counselling & Psychotherapy. University Centre South Essex offers 25 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 £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £3,930 a year cheaper.
Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, York St John University is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £26,500 from York St John University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 9 and York St John University 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.
University Centre South Essex
York St John University
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.
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
York St John
35 countries · 37.1% international
- 🌐Nepal33.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
- 🇮🇳India20.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
- 🌐Sri Lanka4%
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.
University Centre South Essex
York St John University
Design & Fashion
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Teacher Training
Film Production & Cinematography
Education Studies
Accounting
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at University Centre South Essex
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 South Essex
- £17,930
- York St John University
- £14,000
York St John University is about £3,930 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- York St John University
- £11,800
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex
York St John University
Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction68%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00098%Satisfaction86%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£20,50094%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500No dataSatisfaction71%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50095%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£21,00075%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction93%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50099%Satisfaction81%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction77%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500No dataSatisfaction76%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction88%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction96%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
View all scholarships →FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs York St John University: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or York St John University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £3,930 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 South Essex and York St John University?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Accounting, Drama & Theatre and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or York St John University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £19,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 68% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or York St John University offer more courses?
York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at York St John University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT and Dance.
What can you study at York St John University but not at University Centre South Essex?
York St John University teaches 35 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Marketing, Creative Writing, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Asian Languages & Studies, History and 27 more.
Ready to explore courses?
Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.