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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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Loughborough

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs Loughborough University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Loughborough University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering and Civil Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 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 East Lancashire UC and £29,750 at Loughborough University: East Lancashire UC is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 4 and East Lancashire UC in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £34,500 from Loughborough University. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

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
N/A
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.

East Lancashire UC

Loughborough University

No data
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

49
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

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    Loughborough

    90 countries · 18.4% international

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

    Subjects

    15 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.

    East Lancashire UC

    Loughborough University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £23,950 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £31,750 (PG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £32,750 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    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

    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500
    Loughborough University
    £29,750

    East Lancashire UC is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Loughborough University
    £29,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC 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.

    East Lancashire UC

    Loughborough University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction85%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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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

    East Lancashire UC vs Loughborough University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £29,750 at Loughborough University: East Lancashire UC 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 East Lancashire UC and Loughborough University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies and 3 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Loughborough University better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £34,500 from Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Loughborough University offer more courses?

    Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Loughborough University?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Teacher Training.

    What can you study at Loughborough University but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Loughborough University teaches 48 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Chemistry, Management, Politics & International Relations, Materials Engineering and 40 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses