Golden Gate vs La Sierra
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusLa Sierra UniversityRiverside, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $61,824 at La Sierra.
- Median debt is lower at La Sierra: $27,000, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Riverside, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,262
1,611
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
92%
Graduation rate
60%
First-year retention
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$45,566
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$44,988
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$44,593
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$45,518
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$47,266
Net price, over $110,000 income
$45,999
Median debt
$29,875
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$87,434
$61,824
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.