Emerson vs Golden Gate
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Emerson 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 $62,832 at Emerson.
- Median debt is lower at Emerson: $23,000, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
5,670
2,262
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
51%
Average SAT
1358
ACT middle 50%
29–32
Graduation rate
77%
First-year retention
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$49,180
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$32,650
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$32,621
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$41,927
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$46,252
Net price, over $110,000 income
$57,288
Median debt
$23,000
$29,875
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,832
$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.