Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 46.57% where 333 students out of 715 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, Bethel College-North Newton has the most highest graduation rate of 52.48%, while Southwestern College has the lowest rate of 38.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 47.90% (38.52% / 57.76%) | 114 (47 / 67) |
238 (122 / 116) |
| Bethel College-North Newton | 52.48% (52.00% / 52.94%) | 53 (26 / 27) |
101 (50 / 51) |
| McPherson College | 49.48% (39.68% / 67.65%) | 96 (50 / 46) |
194 (126 / 68) |
| Southwestern College | 38.46% (32.48% / 49.23%) | 70 (38 / 32) |
182 (117 / 65) |
| Donnelly College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Ottawa University-Online | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 46.57% (38.80% / 57.33%) |
333 (161 / 172) |
715 (415 / 300) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 39.05% where 164 students have transferred out from schools out of 420 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, Baker University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 38.24%, while Southwestern College has the highest rate of 40.11% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 38.24% (45.90% / 30.17%) | 91 (56 / 35) | 238 (122 / 116) |
| Bethel College-North Newton | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 101 (50 / 51) |
| McPherson College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 194 (126 / 68) |
| Southwestern College | 40.11% (43.59% / 33.85%) | 73 (51 / 22) | 182 (117 / 65) |
| Donnelly College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Ottawa University-Online | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 39.05% (44.77% / 31.49%) | 164 (107 / 57) |
420 (239 / 181) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.80% for full-time students and 61.00% 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, Baker University has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Southwestern College has the lowest rate of 49%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 80% | 50% |
| Bethel College-North Newton | 75% | - |
| McPherson College | 63% | - |
| Southwestern College | 49% | 100% |
| Donnelly College | 77% | 33% |
| Ottawa University-Online | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 68.80% | 61.00% |