Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 78.95% where 7,253 students out of 9,187 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, Ohio State University-Main Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 88.01%, while Miami University-Hamilton has the lowest rate of 18.44%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central State University | 25.40% (17.03% / 31.92%) | 160 (47 / 113) |
630 (276 / 354) |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 20.55% (27.14% / 14.47%) | 30 (19 / 11) |
146 (70 / 76) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 18.44% (16.27% / 20.07%) | 90 (34 / 56) |
488 (209 / 279) |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | 88.01% (85.95% / 89.95%) | 6,973 (3,296 / 3,677) |
7,923 (3,835 / 4,088) |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Sinclair Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 78.95% (77.36% / 80.40%) |
7,253 (3,396 / 3,857) |
9,187 (4,390 / 4,797) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.05% where 923 students have transferred out from schools out of 9,187 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, Kent State University at Tuscarawas has the lowest transfer-out rate of 4.11%, while Central State University has the highest rate of 34.13% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central State University | 34.13% (31.52% / 36.16%) | 215 (87 / 128) | 630 (276 / 354) |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 4.11% (4.29% / 3.95%) | 6 (3 / 3) | 146 (70 / 76) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 29.30% (28.71% / 29.75%) | 143 (60 / 83) | 488 (209 / 279) |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | 7.06% (7.93% / 6.24%) | 559 (304 / 255) | 7,923 (3,835 / 4,088) |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Sinclair Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 10.05% (10.34% / 9.78%) | 923 (454 / 469) |
9,187 (4,390 / 4,797) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 60.17% for full-time students and 29.50% 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, Ohio State University-Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Central State University has the lowest rate of 41%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Central State University | 41% | 14% |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 42% | 21% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 57% | 38% |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | 93% | 52% |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | 55% | 30% |
| Sinclair Community College | 73% | 22% |
| Average | 60.17% | 29.50% |