Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.38% where 1,229 students out of 1,939 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, Washington & Jefferson College has the most highest graduation rate of 74.13%, while La Roche University has the lowest rate of 55.29%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia University | 63.55% (57.29% / 66.50%) | 380 (110 / 270) |
598 (192 / 406) |
| La Roche University | 55.29% (51.69% / 58.39%) | 141 (61 / 80) |
255 (118 / 137) |
| Washington & Jefferson College | 74.13% (72.48% / 75.83%) | 318 (158 / 160) |
429 (218 / 211) |
| Wilkes University | 59.36% (55.69% / 63.38%) | 390 (191 / 199) |
657 (343 / 314) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Pittsburgh Technical College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 63.38% (59.70% / 66.39%) |
1,229 (520 / 709) |
1,939 (871 / 1,068) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.06% where 486 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,939 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, Washington & Jefferson College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.88%, while Arcadia University has the highest rate of 28.09% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia University | 28.09% (27.08% / 28.57%) | 168 (52 / 116) | 598 (192 / 406) |
| La Roche University | 25.88% (22.88% / 28.47%) | 66 (27 / 39) | 255 (118 / 137) |
| Washington & Jefferson College | 18.88% (18.81% / 18.96%) | 81 (41 / 40) | 429 (218 / 211) |
| Wilkes University | 26.03% (27.41% / 24.52%) | 171 (94 / 77) | 657 (343 / 314) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Pittsburgh Technical College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 25.06% (24.57% / 25.47%) | 486 (214 / 272) |
1,939 (871 / 1,068) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.20% for full-time students and 20.00% 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, Washington & Jefferson College has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while La Roche University has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia University | 80% | - |
| La Roche University | 67% | - |
| Washington & Jefferson College | 83% | - |
| Wilkes University | 71% | 20% |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | 75% | - |
| Average | 75.20% | 20.00% |