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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Golden Gate University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ggu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,400 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,839 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $308 | $236 |
Diversity |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
Golden Gate University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Golden Gate University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,661 students)
Golden Gate University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden Gate University or USD?
- University of San Diego is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at USD than Golden Gate University ($53,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Golden Gate University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($36,408 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden Gate University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Golden Gate University .
Golden Gate University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden Gate University or USD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USD and Golden Gate University.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $6,200 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $6,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $29,839)
- USD graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($236 vs. $308)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/