Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 55.57% where 1,949 students out of 3,507 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, St. Mary's College of Maryland has the most highest graduation rate of 70.66%, while University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest rate of 37.39%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | 40.19% (33.07% / 44.83%) | 385 (125 / 260) |
958 (378 / 580) |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 70.34% (66.16% / 76.76%) | 1,067 (608 / 459) |
1,517 (919 / 598) |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 37.39% (29.52% / 42.39%) | 261 (80 / 181) |
698 (271 / 427) |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | 70.66% (67.88% / 72.59%) | 236 (93 / 143) |
334 (137 / 197) |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 55.57% (53.14% / 57.88%) |
1,949 (906 / 1,043) |
3,507 (1,705 / 1,802) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.21% where 814 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,507 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, University of Maryland-Baltimore County has the lowest transfer-out rate of 13.38%, while University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the highest rate of 39.11% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | 27.77% (28.84% / 27.07%) | 266 (109 / 157) | 958 (378 / 580) |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 13.38% (13.60% / 13.04%) | 203 (125 / 78) | 1,517 (919 / 598) |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 39.11% (37.64% / 40.05%) | 273 (102 / 171) | 698 (271 / 427) |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | 21.56% (19.71% / 22.84%) | 72 (27 / 45) | 334 (137 / 197) |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 23.21% (21.29% / 25.03%) | 814 (363 / 451) |
3,507 (1,705 / 1,802) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.00% for full-time students and 50.00% 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, University of Maryland-Baltimore County has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | 73% | 12% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 86% | 38% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 71% | 100% |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | 82% | - |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 78.00% | 50.00% |