Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.83% where 5,902 students out of 8,452 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, Clemson University has the most highest graduation rate of 85.32%, while University of South Carolina-Upstate has the lowest rate of 43.21%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 64.66% (62.73% / 65.57%) | 1,511 (473 / 1,038) |
2,337 (754 / 1,583) |
| Clemson University | 85.32% (81.51% / 88.76%) | 3,138 (1,424 / 1,714) |
3,678 (1,747 / 1,931) |
| Lander University | 44.90% (41.34% / 46.39%) | 273 (74 / 199) |
608 (179 / 429) |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | 43.21% (32.70% / 48.79%) | 328 (86 / 242) |
759 (263 / 496) |
| Winthrop University | 60.93% (50.82% / 64.97%) | 652 (155 / 497) |
1,070 (305 / 765) |
| Greenville Technical College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 69.83% (68.10% / 70.91%) |
5,902 (2,212 / 3,690) |
8,452 (3,248 / 5,204) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.65% where 1,661 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,452 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, Clemson University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 9.57%, while University of South Carolina-Upstate has the highest rate of 39.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 26.44% (23.74% / 27.73%) | 618 (179 / 439) | 2,337 (754 / 1,583) |
| Clemson University | 9.57% (11.10% / 8.18%) | 352 (194 / 158) | 3,678 (1,747 / 1,931) |
| Lander University | 32.73% (30.73% / 33.57%) | 199 (55 / 144) | 608 (179 / 429) |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | 39.00% (42.97% / 36.90%) | 296 (113 / 183) | 759 (263 / 496) |
| Winthrop University | 18.32% (20.33% / 17.52%) | 196 (62 / 134) | 1,070 (305 / 765) |
| Greenville Technical College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 19.65% (18.57% / 20.33%) | 1,661 (603 / 1,058) |
8,452 (3,248 / 5,204) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.80% for full-time students and 40.80% 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, Clemson University has the most highest retention rate of 92%, while University of South Carolina-Upstate has the lowest rate of 64%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 80% | 44% |
| Clemson University | 92% | 13% |
| Lander University | 66% | 14% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | 64% | 33% |
| Winthrop University | 67% | 100% |
| Greenville Technical College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 73.80% | 40.80% |