Golden Gate vs Strayer University-Virginia
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusStrayer University-VirginiaArlington, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $40,092 at Strayer University-Virginia.
- Median debt is lower at Golden Gate: $29,875, against $40,621 at Strayer University-Virginia.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Arlington, VA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,262
2,382
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
36%
First-year retention
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,578
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,578
Median debt
$29,875
$40,621
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$87,434
$40,092
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.