Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- Golden Gate University
- Lincoln University
What stands out
Golden Gate University reports higher median earnings ten years on. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearHighest median earnings | Lincoln UniversityOakland, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-year |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| In-state tuition | Not reported | $13,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not reported | $13,150 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation rateWithin 150% of normal time. Excludes transfer students. | Not reported | 76% |
| Retention rateFirst-year students who come back for a second year. | Not reported | 89% |
| Median debt at graduationFederal loans only. Private and parent loans are not included. | $29,875 | Not reported |
| Median earnings, 10 yrsReflects the subjects a college teaches and where it sits, not only its teaching. | $87,434highest | $53,695 |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 259 | 204 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.