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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 of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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.

2/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Northampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Cumbria vs University of Northampton at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Northampton both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Cumbria is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 20 and University of Cumbria in 5. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £28,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 16 and University of Cumbria in 9.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
#101
Guardian UK
#93
2007
Established
1975
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.

University of Cumbria

University of Northampton

80.5%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
16.4%

International

International student share

136
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

31 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 of Cumbria

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Children's Nursing.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Northampton

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 of Cumbria
£16,000
University of Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Cumbria is about £2,100 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.

University of Cumbria

University of Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction99%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction72%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction76%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction81%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is University of Cumbria or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Cumbria is about £2,100 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 of Cumbria and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 19 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at University of Cumbria and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of Northampton?

University of Cumbria teaches 9 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Management, Plant Sciences and 1 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University of Cumbria?

University of Northampton teaches 29 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Marketing, Music, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and 21 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses