Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 64.35% where 767 students out of 1,192 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, Saint Francis University has the most highest graduation rate of 71.64%, while Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has the lowest rate of 50.00%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | 54.12% (42.36% / 63.82%) | 243 (86 / 157) |
449 (203 / 246) |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 50.00% (63.64% / 44.44%) | 19 (7 / 12) |
38 (11 / 27) |
| Saint Francis University | 71.64% (60.48% / 77.98%) | 245 (75 / 170) |
342 (124 / 218) |
| Seton Hill University | 71.63% (65.45% / 74.31%) | 260 (72 / 188) |
363 (110 / 253) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Salus University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 64.35% (53.57% / 70.83%) |
767 (240 / 527) |
1,192 (448 / 744) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 26.94% where 229 students have transferred out from schools out of 850 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, Seton Hill University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.73%, while Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has the highest rate of 36.84% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | 32.74% (43.84% / 23.58%) | 147 (89 / 58) | 449 (203 / 246) |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 36.84% (18.18% / 44.44%) | 14 (2 / 12) | 38 (11 / 27) |
| Saint Francis University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 342 (124 / 218) |
| Seton Hill University | 18.73% (23.64% / 16.60%) | 68 (26 / 42) | 363 (110 / 253) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Salus University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 26.94% (36.11% / 21.29%) | 229 (117 / 112) |
850 (324 / 526) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.25% for full-time students and 50.00% 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, Saint Francis University has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Delaware Valley University has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | 76% | 50% |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 80% | - |
| Saint Francis University | 85% | - |
| Seton Hill University | 80% | - |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Salus University | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 80.25% | 50.00% |