Head to head
HEC Paris vs INSEAD
The HEC Paris and INSEAD Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
HEC Paris
INSEAD
FT ranking 2025
#2
#3
QS ranking 2025
#1
#5
Tuition
€57,700
€57,870
Median salary
$142k
$127k
Employment rate
99%
92%
GMAT range
640–730
640–730
Duration
24 months
14–16 months
Class size
400
217
Average age
23
22
International
40%
95%
Female
48%
36%
Location
Jouy-en-Josas, France
Fontainebleau, France
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, HEC Paris (#2) sits ahead of INSEAD (#3).
- On graduate salary, HEC Paris leads at $142k.
- On tuition, HEC Paris is the more affordable option at €57,700.
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.