Head to head
Stockholm School of Economics vs ESSEC Business School
The Stockholm School of Economics and ESSEC Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Stockholm School of Economics
ESSEC Business School
FT ranking 2025
#9
#10
QS ranking 2025
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#3
Tuition
Free (EU/EEA) · SEK 360,000 (non-EU/EEA)
€38,500 (Intensive 1yr) – €79,000 (Flexible 2yr Singapore)
Median salary
$109k
$119k
Employment rate
90%
99%
GMAT range
595–735 (GMAT Focus median 625)
620–710
Duration
24 months
12–36 months (flexible track)
Class size
52
800
Average age
23
23
International
58%
35%
Female
37%
50%
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Cergy, France
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Stockholm School of Economics (#9) sits ahead of ESSEC Business School (#10).
- On graduate salary, ESSEC Business School leads at $119k.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden, ESSEC Business School in France.
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.