Golden Gate vs Lynn
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusLynn UniversityBoca Raton, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $49,006 at Lynn.
- Median debt is lower at Lynn: $17,940, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Boca Raton, FL
Setting
City
City
Students
2,262
3,501
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
73%
Average SAT
1134
ACT middle 50%
21–26
Graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$44,089
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$40,711
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$42,920
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$42,506
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$42,978
Net price, over $110,000 income
$47,151
Median debt
$29,875
$17,940
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$87,434
$49,006
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.