Golden Gate vs Lenoir-Rhyne
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusLenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, NCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $45,543 at Lenoir-Rhyne.
- Median debt is lower at Lenoir-Rhyne: $26,000, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Hickory, NC
Setting
City
City
Students
2,262
2,230
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
85%
Graduation rate
48%
First-year retention
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,689
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,669
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,768
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,209
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,878
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,866
Median debt
$29,875
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$87,434
$45,543
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.