Cambridge vs Golden Gate
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cambridge CollegeBoston, MACatholic 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 $45,998 at Cambridge.
- Median debt is lower at Cambridge: $21,791, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,952
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
11%
First-year retention
100%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,072
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$31,072
Median debt
$21,791
$29,875
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,998
$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.