Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.70% where 502 students out of 870 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, Lancaster Bible College has the most highest graduation rate of 66.88%, while Thiel College has the lowest rate of 48.56%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern University | 62.68% (55.83% / 66.37%) | 215 (67 / 148) |
343 (120 / 223) |
| Lancaster Bible College | 66.88% (67.12% / 66.67%) | 105 (49 / 56) |
157 (73 / 84) |
| Thiel College | 48.56% (45.52% / 53.06%) | 118 (66 / 52) |
243 (145 / 98) |
| Wilson College | 50.39% (33.33% / 54.37%) | 64 (8 / 56) |
127 (24 / 103) |
| Gratz College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| United Lutheran Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 57.70% (52.49% / 61.42%) |
502 (190 / 312) |
870 (362 / 508) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.08% where 253 students have transferred out from schools out of 870 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, Lancaster Bible College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 17.83%, while Thiel College has the highest rate of 32.10% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern University | 32.07% (35.83% / 30.04%) | 110 (43 / 67) | 343 (120 / 223) |
| Lancaster Bible College | 17.83% (20.55% / 15.48%) | 28 (15 / 13) | 157 (73 / 84) |
| Thiel College | 32.10% (31.03% / 33.67%) | 78 (45 / 33) | 243 (145 / 98) |
| Wilson College | 29.13% (45.83% / 25.24%) | 37 (11 / 26) | 127 (24 / 103) |
| Gratz College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| United Lutheran Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 29.08% (31.49% / 27.36%) | 253 (114 / 139) |
870 (362 / 508) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.75% for full-time students and 33.00% 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, Lancaster Bible College has the most highest retention rate of 81%, while Wilson College has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern University | 74% | - |
| Lancaster Bible College | 81% | 33% |
| Thiel College | 71% | - |
| Wilson College | 69% | - |
| Gratz College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| United Lutheran Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 73.75% | 33.00% |