Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.70% where 686 students out of 1,149 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, Rockhurst University has the most highest graduation rate of 77.11%, while Park University has the lowest rate of 21.83%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | 50.99% (44.58% / 55.46%) | 103 (37 / 66) |
202 (83 / 119) |
| Kansas City Art Institute | 56.79% (50.00% / 58.59%) | 92 (17 / 75) |
162 (34 / 128) |
| Park University | 21.83% (20.97% / 22.50%) | 31 (13 / 18) |
142 (62 / 80) |
| Rockhurst University | 77.11% (76.61% / 77.49%) | 310 (131 / 179) |
402 (171 / 231) |
| William Jewell College | 62.24% (58.42% / 65.00%) | 150 (59 / 91) |
241 (101 / 140) |
| Eden Theological Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 59.70% (56.98% / 61.46%) |
686 (257 / 429) |
1,149 (451 / 698) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 33.14% where 114 students have transferred out from schools out of 344 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, Park University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 33.10%, while Avila University has the highest rate of 33.17% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | 33.17% (31.33% / 34.45%) | 67 (26 / 41) | 202 (83 / 119) |
| Kansas City Art Institute | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 162 (34 / 128) |
| Park University | 33.10% (29.03% / 36.25%) | 47 (18 / 29) | 142 (62 / 80) |
| Rockhurst University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 402 (171 / 231) |
| William Jewell College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 241 (101 / 140) |
| Eden Theological Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 33.14% (30.34% / 35.18%) | 114 (44 / 70) |
344 (145 / 199) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.60% for full-time students and 32.00% 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, Avila University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Park University has the lowest rate of 59%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Avila University | 79% | - |
| Kansas City Art Institute | 74% | - |
| Park University | 59% | 32% |
| Rockhurst University | 76% | - |
| William Jewell College | 75% | - |
| Eden Theological Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 72.60% | 32.00% |