London School of Economics and Political Science vs University of Warwick

Overview Comparison
London School of Economics and Political ScienceUniversity of Warwick
Collegedunia Score6.5 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 45 QS World University 2024
# 46 Times Higher Education 2024
# 37 Times Higher Education 2023
# 67 QS World University 2024
# 106 Times Higher Education 2024
# 64 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 151 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
# 14 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 104 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 83 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -32
PG Programs -56
UG Programs -114
PG Programs -87
Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate8.9 %14.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 681
GRE updated - 319
IELTS - 7
PTE - 65
TOEFL - 100
GMAT - 620
IELTS - 7
PTE - 70
SAT - 900
TOEFL - 92
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   26429
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  32457
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   29830
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31450
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 1260 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 45; Top paying degrees with annual salary are MBA: 159,000 USD, Executive MBA: 151,000 USD, PhD: 144,000 USD, LLM: 120,000 USD


Gradaute Employability rankings: #77.

QS World University ranking: #54

Best Global University in United Kingdom: #21

Warwick University & Business School Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

  • Executive Masters:$107,000
  • MBA:$96,000
  • Master in Finance: $70,000
  • Bachelor Of Science:$66,000
  • Doctrate:$60,000
  • Master in Science:$59,000

application requirements

87% in previous degree for most programs; Personal Statement; at least 2 recommendation letters; CV

Interview may be required, UG applications are accepted through UCAS, personal statement and LORs are required for both UG and PG applications

Campuses and B-SchoolsNAWarwick Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.3/10 Read 3 reviews7.1/10 Read 46 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceUniversity of Warwick
Type of UniversitySchool
University
Established1895
1965
Student:Faculty Ratio12:1
13:1
Male:Female48% Male, 52% Female50% Male, 50% Female
Location Facts

Has one campus in central London close to River Thames, Covent Garden and Theatreland and the Royal Court of Justice; Houses of Parliament is are also easily accessible from the campus


The campus is located in central England lying close to Coventry City center and extending into Warwickshire. It is bordered by countryside view, with Tocil woods, local cycling paths, and nature reserves. Birmingham and Coventry is situated close to the campus. 


Library

3 libraries: British Library of Political and Economic Science (main), Shaw Library, Women’s Library; Main library has 4 million print volumes, 60,000 online journals, 29,000 electronic books


E-books: 1.1 Million, Ejournals: 67,000;
Full-text articles: 3.7 million;
around 19,000 print books are purchased annually


Campus Life

Over 200 societies including Student Union’s clubs, societies, media and representation; volunteering and charity; public lectures; arts and music; faith and reflection; Saw Swee Hock Student Centre has main office of Student’s Union, cafes, pubs, nighclub, study spaces, gym and Residential Service Office.


Various bars, cafes, and shops are situated on-campus. It also has new sports and well-being hub, an art center, and private/group learning spaces. There are more than 300 student-run societies and clubs available, alongside two theatres, a studio, and a concert hall. 


Hostel#Single Studio Room - $13416
#Single Room - $14833
#Single En-suite Room - $15328
#Residence- Per Month - $460
#Residence- Per Month - $600
Famous Alumni

Susan Rasky (journalist); Ursula von der Leyen (first female President of European Commission); Vanessa Kerry (physician); Daniel Akerson (former CEO of General Motors); Amartya Sen (Nobel laureate, economist); Leonid Hurwicz (Nober laureate, economist)


Yakubu Gowon (former Nigerian President), Stephan Merchant (writer), Tundu Lissu (Tanzanian lawyer), Rajiv Bajaj (MD of Bajaj Auto), Luis Arce (Bolivian President), Joseph Ngute (PM of Cameroon), Angus Imrie (Actor), etc


City Life

London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2019; With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate was around 4.4% in 2019. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK


The city offers green spaces, buzzing nightlife, a young student population, and multiculturalism. It is considered one of the top 10 student cities in UK and has some amazing art centers and theatres. It hosts a variety of music festivals. There is an array of businesses in Coventry benefiting from the international student population. The unemployment rate of the city is around 3.7%.


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