Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 36.90% where 345 students out of 935 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, Baker University has the most highest graduation rate of 47.90%, while Ottawa University-Ottawa has the lowest rate of 28.49%.
| 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) |
| Bethany College | 29.47% (23.19% / 42.03%) | 61 (32 / 29) |
207 (138 / 69) |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 28.49% (19.83% / 42.86%) | 53 (23 / 30) |
186 (116 / 70) |
| University of Saint Mary | 38.52% (34.25% / 44.90%) | 47 (25 / 22) |
122 (73 / 49) |
| Southwestern College | 38.46% (32.48% / 49.23%) | 70 (38 / 32) |
182 (117 / 65) |
| Baker University School of Nursing | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 36.90% (29.15% / 48.78%) |
345 (165 / 180) |
935 (566 / 369) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 40.59% where 220 students have transferred out from schools out of 542 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 University of Saint Mary has the highest rate of 45.90% (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) |
| Bethany College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 207 (138 / 69) |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 186 (116 / 70) |
| University of Saint Mary | 45.90% (50.68% / 38.78%) | 56 (37 / 19) | 122 (73 / 49) |
| Southwestern College | 40.11% (43.59% / 33.85%) | 73 (51 / 22) | 182 (117 / 65) |
| Baker University School of Nursing | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 40.59% (46.15% / 33.04%) | 220 (144 / 76) |
542 (312 / 230) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 60.60% for full-time students and 71.50% 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 Bethany College has the lowest rate of 47%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 80% | 50% |
| Bethany College | 47% | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 57% | 36% |
| University of Saint Mary | 70% | 100% |
| Southwestern College | 49% | 100% |
| Baker University School of Nursing | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 60.60% | 71.50% |