Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.31% where 149 students out of 260 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, California Institute of the Arts has the most highest graduation rate of 63.82%, while San Diego Christian College has the lowest rate of 35.42%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 63.82% (61.22% / 66.34%) | 127 (60 / 67) |
199 (98 / 101) |
| San Diego Christian College | 35.42% (32.00% / 39.13%) | 17 (8 / 9) |
48 (25 / 23) |
| Oak Valley College | 38.46% (50.00% / 28.57%) | 5 (3 / 2) |
13 (6 / 7) |
| Palo Alto University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Starr King School for the Ministry | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 57.31% (55.04% / 59.54%) |
149 (71 / 78) |
260 (129 / 131) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.62% where 51 students have transferred out from schools out of 260 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, Oak Valley College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 7.69%, while San Diego Christian College has the highest rate of 27.08% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 18.59% (17.35% / 19.80%) | 37 (17 / 20) | 199 (98 / 101) |
| San Diego Christian College | 27.08% (24.00% / 30.43%) | 13 (6 / 7) | 48 (25 / 23) |
| Oak Valley College | 7.69% (0.00% / 14.29%) | 1 (0 / 1) | 13 (6 / 7) |
| Palo Alto University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Starr King School for the Ministry | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 19.62% (17.83% / 21.37%) | 51 (23 / 28) |
260 (129 / 131) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.67% for full-time students and 100.00% 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, California Institute of the Arts has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while San Diego Christian College has the lowest rate of 60%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 85% | - | |
| San Diego Christian College | 60% | 100% | |
| Oak Valley College | 67% | - | |
| Palo Alto University | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Starr King School for the Ministry | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 70.67% | 100.00% | |