Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.93% where 4,667 students out of 8,497 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, Illinois State University has the most highest graduation rate of 66.98%, while Northeastern Illinois University has the lowest rate of 18.67%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State University | 28.38% (27.27% / 28.85%) | 21 (6 / 15) |
74 (22 / 52) |
| Eastern Illinois University | 54.64% (51.06% / 56.92%) | 400 (145 / 255) |
732 (284 / 448) |
| Illinois State University | 66.98% (60.52% / 71.78%) | 2,465 (949 / 1,516) |
3,680 (1,568 / 2,112) |
| Northern Illinois University | 53.08% (48.68% / 57.30%) | 947 (425 / 522) |
1,784 (873 / 911) |
| Northeastern Illinois University | 18.67% (16.22% / 20.61%) | 143 (55 / 88) |
766 (339 / 427) |
| Western Illinois University | 47.30% (46.03% / 48.26%) | 691 (290 / 401) |
1,461 (630 / 831) |
| Average | 54.93% (50.32% / 58.50%) |
4,667 (1,870 / 2,797) |
8,497 (3,716 / 4,781) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.22% where 685 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,267 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, Eastern Illinois University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 28.69%, while Chicago State University has the highest rate of 31.08% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State University | 31.08% (22.73% / 34.62%) | 23 (5 / 18) | 74 (22 / 52) |
| Eastern Illinois University | 28.69% (27.82% / 29.24%) | 210 (79 / 131) | 732 (284 / 448) |
| Illinois State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 3,680 (1,568 / 2,112) |
| Northern Illinois University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,784 (873 / 911) |
| Northeastern Illinois University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 766 (339 / 427) |
| Western Illinois University | 30.94% (29.52% / 32.01%) | 452 (186 / 266) | 1,461 (630 / 831) |
| Average | 30.22% (28.85% / 31.18%) | 685 (270 / 415) |
2,267 (936 / 1,331) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 66.83% for full-time students and 30.17% 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, Illinois State University has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Chicago State University has the lowest rate of 55%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago State University | 55% | 29% |
| Eastern Illinois University | 71% | 43% |
| Illinois State University | 80% | 32% |
| Northern Illinois University | 65% | 29% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | 63% | 19% |
| Western Illinois University | 67% | 29% |
| Average | 66.83% | 30.17% |