Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.43% where 3,598 students out of 6,734 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is calculated as the total number of completers within 150% of normal time (for example, 6 years for 4 years BS program)
divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
The following table compares the graduation rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama at Birmingham has the most highest graduation rate of 64.26%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 27.73%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 64.26% (59.37% / 67.22%) | 1,239 (431 / 808) |
1,928 (726 / 1,202) |
University of Alabama in Huntsville | 62.95% (58.82% / 69.38%) | 751 (427 / 324) |
1,193 (726 / 467) |
Alabama State University | 27.73% (19.10% / 32.82%) | 317 (81 / 236) |
1,143 (424 / 719) |
Jacksonville State University | 52.24% (42.54% / 60.20%) | 676 (248 / 428) |
1,294 (583 / 711) |
University of North Alabama | 52.30% (43.62% / 57.61%) | 615 (195 / 420) |
1,176 (447 / 729) |
Athens State University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 53.43% (47.56% / 57.89%) |
3,598 (1,382 / 2,216) |
6,734 (2,906 / 3,828) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.31% where 1,570 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,734 graduation candidates. The transfer-out rate is calculated as the number of transfer-out students divided by total number of graduation candidates. The following table compares the transfer-out rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama at Birmingham has the lowest transfer-out rate of 15.40%, while Alabama State University has the highest rate of 34.73% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 15.40% (15.01% / 15.64%) | 297 (109 / 188) | 1,928 (726 / 1,202) |
University of Alabama in Huntsville | 20.87% (21.90% / 19.27%) | 249 (159 / 90) | 1,193 (726 / 467) |
Alabama State University | 34.73% (32.78% / 35.88%) | 397 (139 / 258) | 1,143 (424 / 719) |
Jacksonville State University | 26.66% (29.67% / 24.19%) | 345 (173 / 172) | 1,294 (583 / 711) |
University of North Alabama | 23.98% (22.37% / 24.97%) | 282 (100 / 182) | 1,176 (447 / 729) |
Athens State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 23.31% (23.40% / 23.25%) | 1,570 (680 / 890) |
6,734 (2,906 / 3,828) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.80% for full-time students and 32.40% for part-time students. Retention rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue at that school the next year (Sophomore year). The following table compares the retention rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama at Birmingham has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 82% | 54% |
University of Alabama in Huntsville | 80% | 31% |
Alabama State University | 60% | 20% |
Jacksonville State University | 66% | 28% |
University of North Alabama | 76% | 29% |
Athens State University | No retention information available at the school. | |
Average | 72.80% | 32.40% |