Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.59% where 1,847 students out of 3,651 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, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 54.59%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 14.92%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 14.92% (10.28% / 21.62%) | 27 (11 / 16) |
181 (107 / 74) |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 38.63% (31.05% / 45.34%) | 180 (68 / 112) |
466 (219 / 247) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 54.59% (47.68% / 59.82%) | 1,640 (617 / 1,023) |
3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 50.59% (42.96% / 56.67%) |
1,847 (696 / 1,151) |
3,651 (1,620 / 2,031) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 32.57% where 1,189 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,651 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, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 28.36%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the highest rate of 55.25% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 55.25% (57.94% / 51.35%) | 100 (62 / 38) | 181 (107 / 74) |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 50.86% (56.62% / 45.75%) | 237 (124 / 113) | 466 (219 / 247) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 28.36% (29.29% / 27.66%) | 852 (379 / 473) | 3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 32.57% (34.88% / 30.72%) | 1,189 (565 / 624) |
3,651 (1,620 / 2,031) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.00% for full-time students and 39.75% 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, Clarion University of Pennsylvania has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has the lowest rate of 63%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 68% | 25% |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 63% | - |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 59% |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 42% |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | 70% | 33% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | No retention information available at the school. | |
Average | 70.00% | 39.75% |