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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 Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS #1201

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.

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Hertfordshire

scored higher in 9 categories

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Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 9 of 9 key metrics (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, salary (5y), courses). But University of Northampton has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#69
Guardian UK
#93
1952
Established
1975
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
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 Hertfordshire

University of Northampton

86.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£32,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

468
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses