Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 73.43% where 9,465 students out of 12,889 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 83.29%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has the lowest rate of 32.42%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 56.36% (49.81% / 62.08%) | 953 (393 / 560) |
1,691 (789 / 902) |
Lincoln University | 44.68% (30.56% / 52.23%) | 231 (55 / 176) |
517 (180 / 337) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 32.42% (34.10% / 29.62%) | 226 (149 / 77) |
697 (437 / 260) |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 83.29% (80.30% / 86.38%) | 7,026 (3,444 / 3,582) |
8,436 (4,289 / 4,147) |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 66.47% (63.01% / 68.90%) | 1,029 (402 / 627) |
1,548 (638 / 910) |
The Pennsylvania State University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 73.43% (70.16% / 76.60%) |
9,465 (4,443 / 5,022) |
12,889 (6,333 / 6,556) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 9.16% where 1,181 students have transferred out from schools out of 12,889 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1.43%, while Lincoln University has the highest rate of 30.56% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 26.08% (26.11% / 26.05%) | 441 (206 / 235) | 1,691 (789 / 902) |
Lincoln University | 30.56% (35.00% / 28.19%) | 158 (63 / 95) | 517 (180 / 337) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 26.26% (24.26% / 29.62%) | 183 (106 / 77) | 697 (437 / 260) |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 1.43% (1.59% / 1.28%) | 121 (68 / 53) | 8,436 (4,289 / 4,147) |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 17.96% (16.30% / 19.12%) | 278 (104 / 174) | 1,548 (638 / 910) |
The Pennsylvania State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 9.16% (8.64% / 9.67%) | 1,181 (547 / 634) |
12,889 (6,333 / 6,556) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.33% for full-time students and 59.67% 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 91%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has the lowest rate of 76%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 79% | 67% |
Lincoln University | 79% | 33% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 76% | 33% |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 91% | 67% |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 82% | 100% |
The Pennsylvania State University | 87% | 58% |
Average | 82.33% | 59.67% |