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City of Liverpool College University Centre

Liverpool

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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

City of Liverpool College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Loughborough

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Loughborough University at a glance

City of Liverpool College University Centre and Loughborough University both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and Management. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £29,750 at Loughborough University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 4 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £17,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £36,000 from Loughborough University.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#203
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#11
1992
Established
1909
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

City of Liverpool College University Centre

Loughborough University

95.6%
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

13
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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.

City of Liverpool College University Centre

No published data on international students

    VS

    Loughborough

    90 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China24.7%
    • 🇮🇳India13.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

    Subjects

    7 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.

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

    Loughborough University

    Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre

    Only at Loughborough 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

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    £13,500
    Loughborough University
    £29,750

    City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    No data
    Loughborough University
    £29,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre 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.

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

    Loughborough University

    • Civil Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Management

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Biomedical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

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    Loughborough University

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Impact Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Inspiring Success Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Loughborough University: common questions

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £29,750 at Loughborough University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,250 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and Loughborough University?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Biomedical Engineering and Computing & IT.

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Loughborough University better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £34,500 from Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or Loughborough University offer more courses?

    Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.

    What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at Loughborough University?

    City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that Loughborough University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation.

    What can you study at Loughborough University but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?

    Loughborough University teaches 56 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Materials Engineering and 48 more.

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    City of Liverpool College University Centre13 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses