Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 46.76% where 1,738 students out of 3,717 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, Georgia College & State University has the most highest graduation rate of 62.37%, while Dalton State College has the lowest rate of 27.23%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany State University | 38.07% (30.20% / 42.16%) | 166 (45 / 121) |
436 (149 / 287) |
| Dalton State College | 27.23% (17.82% / 33.46%) | 119 (31 / 88) |
437 (174 / 263) |
| Georgia College & State University | 62.37% (53.66% / 67.23%) | 857 (264 / 593) |
1,374 (492 / 882) |
| Valdosta State University | 40.54% (33.39% / 45.06%) | 596 (190 / 406) |
1,470 (569 / 901) |
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| South Georgia State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 46.76% (38.29% / 51.78%) |
1,738 (530 / 1,208) |
3,717 (1,384 / 2,333) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 31.42% where 1,168 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,717 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, Dalton State College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.17%, while Valdosta State University has the highest rate of 35.51% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany State University | 33.26% (32.21% / 33.80%) | 145 (48 / 97) | 436 (149 / 287) |
| Dalton State College | 25.17% (24.71% / 25.48%) | 110 (43 / 67) | 437 (174 / 263) |
| Georgia College & State University | 28.46% (33.54% / 25.62%) | 391 (165 / 226) | 1,374 (492 / 882) |
| Valdosta State University | 35.51% (33.74% / 36.63%) | 522 (192 / 330) | 1,470 (569 / 901) |
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| South Georgia State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 31.42% (32.37% / 30.86%) | 1,168 (448 / 720) |
3,717 (1,384 / 2,333) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 65.20% for full-time students and 52.00% 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, Georgia College & State University has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while South Georgia State College has the lowest rate of 52%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Albany State University | 68% | 23% |
| Dalton State College | 67% | 50% |
| Georgia College & State University | 80% | 100% |
| Valdosta State University | 59% | 37% |
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | No retention information available at the school. | |
| South Georgia State College | 52% | 50% |
| Average | 65.20% | 52.00% |