Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.71% where 2,430 students out of 3,486 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, Loyola University Chicago has the most highest graduation rate of 72.57%, while Aurora University has the lowest rate of 59.75%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | 59.75% (54.64% / 63.61%) | 389 (153 / 236) |
651 (280 / 371) |
| Loyola University Chicago | 72.57% (71.15% / 73.21%) | 1,902 (582 / 1,320) |
2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
| University of St Francis | 64.95% (62.75% / 66.96%) | 139 (64 / 75) |
214 (102 / 112) |
| Rush University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 69.71% (66.58% / 71.35%) |
2,430 (799 / 1,631) |
3,486 (1,200 / 2,286) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.05% where 578 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,621 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 651 (280 / 371) |
| Loyola University Chicago | 22.05% (21.88% / 22.13%) | 578 (179 / 399) | 2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
| University of St Francis | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 214 (102 / 112) |
| Rush University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 22.05% (21.88% / 22.13%) | 578 (179 / 399) |
2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.00% for full-time students and 20.00% 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, Loyola University Chicago has the most highest retention rate of 81%, while University of St Francis has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | 73% | - |
| Loyola University Chicago | 81% | 20% |
| University of St Francis | 71% | - |
| Rush University | No retention information available at the school. | |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | No retention information available at the school. | |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 75.00% | 20.00% |