Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 80.24% where 735 students out of 916 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, Muhlenberg College has the most highest graduation rate of 82.80%, while Marywood University has the lowest rate of 75.54%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marywood University | 75.54% (73.58% / 76.50%) | 244 (78 / 166) |
323 (106 / 217) |
| Muhlenberg College | 82.80% (78.63% / 85.52%) | 491 (184 / 307) |
593 (234 / 359) |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| University of the Sciences | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Pittsburgh Technical College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 80.24% (77.06% / 82.12%) |
735 (262 / 473) |
916 (340 / 576) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 14.19% where 130 students have transferred out from schools out of 916 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, Muhlenberg College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12.82%, while Marywood University has the highest rate of 16.72% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marywood University | 16.72% (13.21% / 18.43%) | 54 (14 / 40) | 323 (106 / 217) |
| Muhlenberg College | 12.82% (15.81% / 10.86%) | 76 (37 / 39) | 593 (234 / 359) |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| University of the Sciences | 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. | ||
| Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 14.19% (15.00% / 13.72%) | 130 (51 / 79) |
916 (340 / 576) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.25% for full-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, Muhlenberg College has the most highest retention rate of 91%, while Pittsburgh Technical College has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Marywood University | 83% | - |
| Muhlenberg College | 91% | - |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | No retention information available at the school. | |
| University of the Sciences | 84% | - |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | 75% | - |
| Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 83.25% | 0.00% |