Golden Gate vs Parker
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusParker UniversityDallas, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $42,091 at Parker.
- Median debt is lower at Parker: $12,288, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Dallas, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
2,262
2,196
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.
Graduation rate
74%
First-year retention
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$29,135
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$26,817
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$30,817
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$33,016
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$31,332
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,084
Median debt
$29,875
$12,288
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$87,434
$42,091
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.