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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 Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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.

3/9

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

York St John

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

York St John University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses.

University of Northampton vs York St John University at a glance

University of Northampton and York St John University both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Marketing. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £7,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 22 and York St John University in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £20,000 from York St John University. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, York St John University is higher in 16 and University of Northampton in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
—
#1501
THE World
#1001
#93
Guardian UK
#105
1975
Established
1841
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 Northampton

York St John University

86%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
37.1%

International

International student share

221
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

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

York St John

35 countries · 37.1% international

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

Subjects

35 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 Northampton

York St John University

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Physical Geography & Climate, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Northampton

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 of Northampton
No data
York St John University
£14,000

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
York St John University
£11,800

York St John University is about £7,200 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 Northampton

York St John University

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction68%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    72%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    99%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction77%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Northampton

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York St John University

Sanctuary Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs York St John University: common questions

Is University of Northampton or York St John University cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £7,200 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 Northampton and York St John University?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and 23 more.

Is University of Northampton or York St John University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £19,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 68% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Northampton or York St John University offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and York St John University lists 199 courses.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at York St John University?

University of Northampton teaches 25 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General) and 17 more.

What can you study at York St John University but not at University of Northampton?

York St John University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including English Literature, Creative Writing, Asian Languages & Studies, Management, Theology & Religious Studies, Economics, English Language, Geography (General) and 6 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses