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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

VS

2/3

Exeter

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Exeter at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Exeter both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £24,950 at University of Exeter: East Lancashire UC is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Exeter in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,500 from University of Exeter. 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
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
N/A
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

University of Exeter

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

49
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
2

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

    VS

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

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

    Subjects

    14 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

    University of Exeter

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Exeter

    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
    University of Exeter
    £24,950

    East Lancashire UC is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    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

    University of Exeter

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction59%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    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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    University of Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Exeter: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £24,950 at University of Exeter: East Lancashire UC is about £11,450 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 University of Exeter?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Building & Construction, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 2 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Exeter better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £32,500 from University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Exeter offer more courses?

    University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Exeter teaches 77 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 69 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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    University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses