Golden Gate vs Vanguard University of Southern California
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusVanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Golden Gate: $87,434, against $59,541 at Vanguard University of Southern California.
- Median debt is lower at Vanguard University of Southern California: $22,000, against $29,875 at Golden Gate.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,262
2,219
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
62%
Graduation rate
57%
First-year retention
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,241
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,225
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,462
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,976
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,117
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,684
Median debt
$29,875
$22,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$87,434
$59,541
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.
Golden Gate University · Vanguard University of Southern California