Lancaster University is a public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Manchester University is a private liberal arts university associated with the Church of the Brethren and is in two locations.
| Lancaster University | Manchester University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 141 QS World University 2025 # 122 QS World University 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 | - |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -29 PG Programs -97 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.0 % | 70.6 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-87 | IELTS-6 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 23944.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20708.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12542 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33178 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21266 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rank (2020): 201-250. | The average salary for undergraduates is around $46,704. |
| application requirements | Indian UG aspirants must have 75-87% in best four including Hindi and PE. | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English langauge proficiency test scores Submit other documents like resume, reference letter Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 9 reviews | 6.0/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Lancaster University | Manchester University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1889 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Located 3 miles from Lancaster, surrounded by countryside. It is located close to lake district national park and Lancashire’s beaches. You can reach the historical city of Lancaster with a short bus ride. | Manchester University has two campuses. The main campus is located in North Manchester, at a distance of 35 miles from Fort Wayne. The other campus is located in Fort Wayne in the center of northern medical district of Fort Wayne |
| Library | Leisure collection, special collection, ebooks, thousands of journals, over 200 databases, Grey literature, theses & dissertation, audiovisual content, digital content, and research management content, you can find it all at the library. Currently under extension project of a budget of 11million Pounds (2020). | The Funderburg library provides access to various resources like e-books, journals, study rooms, research papers etc. |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student groups to join. Cafes, bars, medical facilities, and banks are all available on-campus. On-Campus cinema includes Hollywood, classical, and international films. Over 100 different sports clubs to join. Volunteering for environmental, social enterprising, and businesses is available. On-campus Chaplainacy center for different religions, groups, & services. Sugarhouse is university’s nightclub. | Manchester's campus is designed for student success and is equipped with numerous spots for you to study both individually and as a group. If you can't concentrate in your room, try the study room down the hall. You won't have a problem finding a spot in the library or the Success Center. Manchester offers a student life that can be tailored to your own tastes. It's easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences both at University and across the city. You'll find a vast number of ways to enjoy yourself, keep busy and make friends on campus and in halls. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $9317 | #On campus - $10100 #Off campus (with family) - $4705 #Off campus (not with family) - $6461 |
| Famous Alumni | Alan Milburn (former secretary of State for health), Andy Serkis (Actor), Andrew Miller (Novelist), Robert Fisk (writer), John C. Hull (professor at Rotman School of Management), Alan Campbell (MP UK), W. Brian Arthur (Economist), Hanif Kureishi (British Playwright), Dave Snowden (Welsh Consultant), Ben Crystal (Actor), etc. | Myrl E. Alexander, former director of U.S. prison system and leading innovator in penal reforms, recipient of President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service |
| City Life | Lancaster is a historical city, offering a coastline and picturesque beaches of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. The countryside has England’s largest national park. It is connected to Manchester and Liverpool through a train ride of 1-2 hours. The city offers great nightlife, clubs, bars, and pubs. It also has excellent film, theatre and music scene, and is a great place to shop. The unemployment rate of the city is around 4.3% (March’20) | urrounded by rolling mountain ranges and verdant forests, Manchester is the largest metropolitan area in New Hampshire and home to a number of college and university campuses. The community feels young and vibrant, thanks to the large number of college students living here, and nearly a third of the area's population over 25 years old holds a bachelor's degree or higher. Manchester may not stack up to other East Coast metro areas in terms of size, but it sure does get a lot of attention. After all, it is in a fierce swing state. Residents have grown accustomed to presidential candidates parading through town every few years on the road to the White House. If you live in Manchester, you're going to need a sturdy winter wardrobe. The region sees more than 60 inches of snowfall per year on average, and, in the dead of winter, only around five hours of sunlight a day. Those who live here often grumble about the climate, but they're quick to spend every spare moment on the slopes at the McIntyre Ski Area. And although winter may seem to last forever, the region's other seasons bring with them their own winning attributes, from summer days at Hampton Beach (less than an hour from downtown) to stunning fall foliage in nearby White Mountain National Forest. |
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