Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 46.21% where 531 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, Columbus College of Art and Design has the most highest graduation rate of 59.84%, while University of Rio Grande has the lowest rate of 36.52%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus College of Art and Design | 59.84% (53.75% / 62.80%) | 146 (43 / 103) |
244 (80 / 164) |
| Notre Dame College | 42.11% (34.84% / 50.77%) | 120 (54 / 66) |
285 (155 / 130) |
| University of Rio Grande | 36.52% (36.36% / 36.63%) | 65 (28 / 37) |
178 (77 / 101) |
| Tiffin University | 45.25% (34.12% / 60.43%) | 200 (87 / 113) |
442 (255 / 187) |
| Cincinnati Christian University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/31/2019) | ||
| Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 46.21% (37.39% / 54.81%) |
531 (212 / 319) |
1,149 (567 / 582) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.29% where 256 students have transferred out from schools out of 905 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 Rio Grande has the lowest transfer-out rate of 16.85%, while Notre Dame College has the highest rate of 31.58% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus College of Art and Design | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 244 (80 / 164) |
| Notre Dame College | 31.58% (34.19% / 28.46%) | 90 (53 / 37) | 285 (155 / 130) |
| University of Rio Grande | 16.85% (16.88% / 16.83%) | 30 (13 / 17) | 178 (77 / 101) |
| Tiffin University | 30.77% (35.69% / 24.06%) | 136 (91 / 45) | 442 (255 / 187) |
| Cincinnati Christian University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/31/2019) | ||
| Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 28.29% (32.24% / 23.68%) | 256 (157 / 99) |
905 (487 / 418) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 63.25% for full-time students and 35.33% 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, Columbus College of Art and Design has the most highest retention rate of 78%, while University of Rio Grande has the lowest rate of 53%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus College of Art and Design | 78% | - | |
| Notre Dame College | 62% | 50% | |
| University of Rio Grande | 53% | 40% | |
| Tiffin University | 60% | 16% | |
| Cincinnati Christian University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/31/2019) | ||
| Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 63.25% | 35.33% | |