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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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York St John
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and York St John University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; York St John University on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs York St John University at a glance
East Lancashire UC and York St John University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £14,000 at York St John University: East Lancashire UC is about £500 a year cheaper.
In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, York St John University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and York St John University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
York St John University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
York St John
35 countries · 37.1% international
- 🌐Nepal33.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
- 🇮🇳India20.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
- 🌐Sri Lanka4%
Subjects
10 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
York St John University
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Business Studies
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Teacher Training
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at East Lancashire UC
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
- York St John University
- £14,000
East Lancashire UC is about £500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- York St John University
- £11,800
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
York St John University
Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,00099%Satisfaction86%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction93%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction77%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
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Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs York St John University: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or York St John University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £14,000 at York St John University: East Lancashire UC is about £500 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 York St John University?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is East Lancashire UC or York St John University better for Counselling & Psychotherapy?
Counselling & Psychotherapy graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £25,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at East Lancashire UC and 86% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or York St John University offer more courses?
York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at York St John University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 8 subject areas that York St John University does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
What can you study at York St John University but not at East Lancashire UC?
York St John University teaches 39 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Creative Writing, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General) and 31 more.
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