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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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 1 category

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Wolverhampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and University of Wolverhampton are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Wolverhampton on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Wolverhampton both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: East Lancashire UC is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Wolverhampton in 2. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £41,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Wolverhampton in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#85
N/A
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

No data
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.1%

International

International student share

49
270

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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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    Wolverhampton

    28 countries · 16.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
    • 🇮🇳India9.1%

    Subjects

    16 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 Wolverhampton

    Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Wolverhampton

    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 Wolverhampton
    £16,950

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Wolverhampton
    £18,230

    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 Wolverhampton

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      93%Satisfaction92%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      99%Satisfaction88%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
      No dataSatisfaction55%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    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 Wolverhampton

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: East Lancashire UC is about £3,450 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 Wolverhampton?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Law, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies and 4 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Wolverhampton better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £31,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Applied Computing and Media & Film Studies.

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

    University of Wolverhampton teaches 52 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, History, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science and 44 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 Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses