Atlantic vs Golden Gate
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Atlantic UniversityGuaynabo, PRCatholic 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 $25,272 at Atlantic.
- Median debt is lower at Atlantic: $5,457, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Guaynabo, PR
San Francisco, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,600
2,262
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
39%
First-year retention
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$6,425
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$5,705
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,558
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$8,858
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$9,440
Median debt
$5,457
$29,875
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$25,272
$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.