Leicester

No, Leicester University is not part of the Russel group. The Russel group is a group of 24 top research intensive universities in the United Kingdom. The Russle Group universities are University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, University of Glasgow, Imperial College London, King's College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, LSE, University of Mancheester, Newcastle University, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, Queen's University Belfast, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University College London, University of Warwick and University of York. 

Loughborough University as well as Leicester University are two top-ranking universities in UK, and ideal study abroad options for overseas students. When it comes to rankings, Loughborough University has an upper hand with the rank #212 in QS World University Rankings. Whereas, Leicester University has claimed the rank #272 in the same category.Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:ParametersLoughborough UniversityLeicester UniversityAcceptance Rate58%71.2%Average GPA3.73.5Annual Tuition Fee (MS)INR 20.3 L - 29 LINR 17 - 22.2 L