California State University-Fresno vs. Golden Gate University

Comparable Facts

Compare California State University Fresno in Fresno, CA with Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State University Fresno is larger than Golden Gate University based on total student enrollment (24,427 students vs. 3,098 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Fresno is located in Fresno, CA (Large City setting); Golden Gate University is in San Francisco, CA (Large City setting).
• California State University Fresno is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Golden Gate University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State University Fresno 22:1; Golden Gate University 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 9.4% lower than at Golden Gate University ($11,960 vs. $13,200).
• Out-of-state tuition is 55.3% higher at Golden Gate University than at California State University Fresno (about $11,038 more per year; $30,988 vs. $19,950).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California State University Fresno than at Golden Gate University (85% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State University-Fresno, not reported at Golden Gate University.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State University-Fresno Dec 15, 2026.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California State University Fresno graduates have a $14,839 lower median loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates ($15,000 vs. $29,839).
• Among borrowers, California State University-Fresno graduates have an estimated $153 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Golden Gate University graduates ($155 vs. $308).
• More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation (63% vs. 57%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.