The United Kingdom has a number of famous business schools, of which Warwick Business School, of the University of Warwick, and Alliance Manchester Business School, of the University of Manchester, are two popular names.
Overview Comparison
| Warwick Business School | Alliance Manchester Business School | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 32 Financial Times 2021 # 43 Financial Times 2020 # 36 Financial Times 2019 | # 30 Financial Times 2021 # 45 Financial Times 2020 # 59 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | UG Programs -4 PG Programs -13 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -10 PG Programs -14 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 29830 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32250 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10709 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31680 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 39990 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8927 Per Year |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 104 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 4 for Business by The Guardian 2021 # 51 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 54 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 13 for Business by Bloomberg 2022 # 19 for Business by The Guardian 2021 |
| application | # 57 % Acceptance Rate | # 113 Admissions |
| exam scores | GMAT - 660/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 70/90TOEFL - 100/120 | GMAT - 550/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 59/90TOEFL - 90/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.8 average and preferably 660 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 3 years. | GPA of 3.8 average and preferably 650 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 6 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -49950 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -63480 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary95531 | #Average Salary128745 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Apr 2, 2023 (Application Deadline for Round 1) Apr 7, 2023 (Decision Deadline) May 14, 2023 (Application Deadline for Round 2) May 19, 2023 (Decision Deadline) | Apr 2, 2023 (Round 7 Application Deadline) May 7, 2023 (Final Application Deadline for 2023 Intake) |
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Comparison Notes
- The average age of students at Warwick is 32 while that of the students at Manchester is 29.
- The majority of the students at Warwick and Manchester had pre-MBA professional experience in financial services.
- Although 90% of graduates from Warwick got employment offers within three months compared to Manchester’s 85%, Manchester graduates had a much higher salary increase - 103% as compared to Warwick’s 78%.
- Both schools offer a number of scholarships, but Manchester arguably has more.
- Warwick is located closer to the countryside and hence might appeal to you if you are a nature enthusiast. It has great art centers as well, one of which is on-campus.
- Manchester is located near the city center, and hence has easier access to business opportunities. You can also enjoy the city life, complete with theatres, pubs, and sports activities.
- Residence facilities are available in both colleges, but Manchester has more property, and in fact, has the most university-owned accommodation in the UK.
Both colleges are excellent choices for an MBA, and you may choose according to the kind of experience you want.
