Head to head
Esade Business School vs IE Business School
The Esade Business School and IE Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Esade Business School
IE Business School
FT ranking 2025
#24
#27
QS ranking 2025
#12
#7
Tuition
€37,500
€51,200
Median salary
$117k
$95k
Employment rate
91%
88%
GMAT range
—
605–755 (avg 660)
Duration
15 months
15 months
Class size
—
639
Average age
—
24
International
—
91%
Female
—
47%
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Madrid, Spain
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Esade Business School (#24) sits ahead of IE Business School (#27).
- On graduate salary, Esade Business School leads at $117k.
- On tuition, Esade Business School is the more affordable option at €37,500.
Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.