Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 48.71% where 2,333 students out of 4,790 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, Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the most highest graduation rate of 70.37%, while University of South Carolina Beaufort has the lowest rate of 38.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 70.37% (69.84% / 76.79%) | 513 (470 / 43) |
729 (673 / 56) |
| Francis Marion University | 39.23% (29.86% / 43.05%) | 286 (63 / 223) |
729 (211 / 518) |
| Lander University | 44.90% (41.34% / 46.39%) | 273 (74 / 199) |
608 (179 / 429) |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | 38.46% (30.77% / 41.72%) | 185 (44 / 141) |
481 (143 / 338) |
| Coastal Carolina University | 47.97% (41.69% / 53.53%) | 1,076 (439 / 637) |
2,243 (1,053 / 1,190) |
| Medical University of South Carolina | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 48.71% (48.25% / 49.11%) |
2,333 (1,090 / 1,243) |
4,790 (2,259 / 2,531) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 34.15% where 1,636 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,790 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, Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest transfer-out rate of 16.87%, while Francis Marion University has the highest rate of 42.94% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 16.87% (16.94% / 16.07%) | 123 (114 / 9) | 729 (673 / 56) |
| Francis Marion University | 42.94% (45.02% / 42.08%) | 313 (95 / 218) | 729 (211 / 518) |
| Lander University | 32.73% (30.73% / 33.57%) | 199 (55 / 144) | 608 (179 / 429) |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | 42.20% (40.56% / 42.90%) | 203 (58 / 145) | 481 (143 / 338) |
| Coastal Carolina University | 35.58% (36.85% / 34.45%) | 798 (388 / 410) | 2,243 (1,053 / 1,190) |
| Medical University of South Carolina | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 34.15% (31.43% / 36.59%) | 1,636 (710 / 926) |
4,790 (2,259 / 2,531) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.40% for full-time students and 34.00% 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, Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while University of South Carolina Beaufort has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 84% | - |
| Francis Marion University | 65% | 50% |
| Lander University | 66% | 14% |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | 61% | 38% |
| Coastal Carolina University | 71% | - |
| Medical University of South Carolina | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 69.40% | 34.00% |