Head to head
University of St. Gallen vs HEC Paris
The University of St. Gallen and HEC Paris Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
University of St. Gallen
HEC Paris
FT ranking 2025
#1
#2
QS ranking 2025
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#1
Tuition
CHF 9,987 (full program)
€57,700
Median salary
$140k
$142k
Employment rate
98%
99%
GMAT range
650–740
640–730
Duration
18 months
24 months
Class size
52
400
Average age
23
23
International
50%
40%
Female
50%
48%
Location
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Jouy-en-Josas, France
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, University of St. Gallen (#1) sits ahead of HEC Paris (#2).
- On graduate salary, HEC Paris leads at $142k.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, HEC Paris 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.