Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.28% where 1,498 students out of 2,194 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, Wentworth Institute of Technology has the most highest graduation rate of 68.76%, while Regis College has the lowest rate of 66.95%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | 68.13% (64.44% / 71.92%) | 684 (328 / 356) |
1,004 (509 / 495) |
| Regis College | 66.95% (58.14% / 68.95%) | 156 (25 / 131) |
233 (43 / 190) |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | 68.76% (65.80% / 81.08%) | 658 (508 / 150) |
957 (772 / 185) |
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| New England Law-Boston | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Pope St John XXIII National Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.28% (65.03% / 73.22%) |
1,498 (861 / 637) |
2,194 (1,324 / 870) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.69% where 432 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,194 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, Regis College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.45%, while Merrimack College has the highest rate of 20.52% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | 20.52% (21.22% / 19.80%) | 206 (108 / 98) | 1,004 (509 / 495) |
| Regis College | 18.45% (30.23% / 15.79%) | 43 (13 / 30) | 233 (43 / 190) |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | 19.12% (20.60% / 12.97%) | 183 (159 / 24) | 957 (772 / 185) |
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| New England Law-Boston | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Pope St John XXIII National Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 19.69% (21.15% / 17.47%) | 432 (280 / 152) |
2,194 (1,324 / 870) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.00% for full-time students and 75.00% 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, Merrimack College has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Regis College has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | 82% | - |
| Regis College | 76% | 100% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | 82% | 50% |
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | No retention information available at the school. | |
| New England Law-Boston | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Pope St John XXIII National Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 80.00% | 75.00% |