London School of Economics and Political Science vs University of Oxford

Overview Comparison
London School of Economics and Political ScienceUniversity of Oxford
Collegedunia Score6.5 Out of 108.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 45 QS World University 2024
# 46 Times Higher Education 2024
# 37 Times Higher Education 2023
# 1 Times Higher Education 2024
# 3 QS World University 2024
# 1 Times Higher Education 2023
Subject Strength# 151 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
# 14 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 4 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 1 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 7 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -32
PG Programs -56
UG Programs -22
PG Programs -47
Doctorate Programs -17
Acceptance Rate8.9 %17.5 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 681
GRE updated - 319
IELTS - 7
PTE - 65
TOEFL - 100
GMAT - 690
GRE updated - 320
IELTS - 7
SAT - 1470
TOEFL - 100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   26429
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  32457
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   39010
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  37894
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 14070 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


University of Oxford is one of the top public universities in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #4 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Degree                                   Average Salary

Executive Masters                   $140,000 

Masters in Management          $135,000 

Executive MBA                         $127,000 

Masters of Arts                         $107,000 

LLM                                          $101,000 

Bachelor (Other)                       $99,000 


application requirements

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

CBSE/ICSE/State Boards certificate with 85-95% (varies with program); 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; Resume; Standardized test scores; Interview; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional Requirements (Work experience, Research proposals, etc.)

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceUniversity of Oxford
Type of UniversitySchool
University
Established1895
1096
Student:Faculty Ratio12:1
11:1
Male:Female48% Male, 52% Female54% Male, 46% 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


A collegiate research university in Oxford, England; 39 Oxford colleges; located in south England, 90 minutes from London.


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


University has over 100 libraries. Bodleian Libraries include university’s main library and 30 other libraries across Oxford having over 12 million printed books and  80,000 e-journals. Also, every college has its own library.


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.


University has over 400 student societies including Oxford Union (debating society), Music Society, Dramatic Society, etc. Two weekly university newspapers are published: Cherwell and The Oxford Student. 


Hostel#Single Studio Room - $13416
#Single Room - $14833
#Single En-suite Room - $15328
#Accommodation - $9450
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)


30 British Prime Ministers, 55 Nobel Prize winners, 120 Olympic medal winners; Helen Fielding (author), Edward de Bono (philosopher), Hugh Grant (actor), Stephen Hawking (physicist), Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (cricketer)


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 is center for art and culture and has an amazing nightlife to offer. It has museums with ancient Egyptian artifacts, a new theatre dedicated to comedy scenes, and modern art galleries. The rive Isis beautifies the whole city. There are various authentic cuisine cafes and restaurants in the city offering a wide variety of food and drinking options. The unemployment rate is 3.1%


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