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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Golden Gate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | ggu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $76,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $29,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $308 |
Diversity |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 22% |
Students |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Golden Gate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Golden Gate University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 2,661 students)
CSU vs. Golden Gate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Golden Gate University?
- California State University Chico is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU than Golden Gate University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Golden Gate University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Golden Gate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Golden Gate University or CSU .
CSU vs. Golden Gate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Golden Gate University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Golden Gate University and CSU.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $24,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $12,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $29,839)
- CSU graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($175 vs. $308)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/