Art Center College of Design vs Golden Gate
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CACatholic life on campusGolden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $71,958 at Art Center College of Design.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pasadena, CA
San Francisco, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,382
2,262
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
75%
Graduation rate
79%
First-year retention
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$48,661
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$39,645
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$42,161
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$44,738
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$45,677
Net price, over $110,000 income
$61,144
Median debt
$31,000
$29,875
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$71,958
$87,434
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.