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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 Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

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.

7/9

Exeter

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Wrexham

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on established, international.

University of Exeter vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Exeter and Wrexham University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,950 a year at University of Exeter and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £12,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 9 and Wrexham University in 4. The widest gap is in Accounting: £43,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, against £19,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 10 and Wrexham University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#136
QS World
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#170
THE World
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#14
Guardian UK
#110
1922
Established
1887
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Exeter

Wrexham University

87.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.8%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.2%
22.9%

International

International student share

873
159

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

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

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

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 Exeter

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Exeter

Only at Wrexham 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 of Exeter
£24,950
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Exeter
£25,550
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £13,050 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.

University of Exeter

Wrexham University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction60%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£15,500
    84%Satisfaction64%

  • Accounting

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    81%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

University of Exeter vs Wrexham University: common questions

Is University of Exeter or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,950 a year at University of Exeter and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £12,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £13,050 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 University of Exeter and Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 19 more.

Is University of Exeter or Wrexham University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, and £19,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Exeter and 81% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Exeter or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Wrexham University?

University of Exeter teaches 60 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering and 52 more.

What can you study at Wrexham University but not at University of Exeter?

Wrexham University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering and 13 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses