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Overview |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 2,262 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | ggu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $30,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $30,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,886 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $76,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $29,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $308 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Golden Gate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Golden Gate University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 2,262 students)
CSUDH vs. Golden Gate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Golden Gate University?
- Golden Gate University is 439.7% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($30,988.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Golden Gate University than California State University Dominguez Hills ($30,988.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden Gate University are 27.9% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($13,200 vs. $16,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Golden Gate University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($11,074 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH 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 CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. Golden Gate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $29,600 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $15,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $29,839)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($144 vs. $308)
- More Golden Gate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/