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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | Golden Gate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 2,262 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | ggu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $30,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $30,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $76,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $29,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $308 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than Golden Gate University based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 2,262 students)
Sacramento State vs. Golden Gate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Golden Gate University?
- Golden Gate University is 439.7% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($30,988.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden Gate University are 23.3% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,200 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Golden Gate University (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($11,503 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State .
Sacramento State vs. Golden Gate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $14,089 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $29,839)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($162 vs. $308)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/