Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.09% where 4,685 students out of 8,206 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, West Virginia University has the most highest graduation rate of 62.12%, while Glenville State University has the lowest rate of 36.25%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Bluefield State University | 43.56% (47.27% / 39.13%) | 44 (26 / 18) |
101 (55 / 46) |
Concord University | 40.30% (34.43% / 44.06%) | 189 (63 / 126) |
469 (183 / 286) |
Glenville State University | 36.25% (33.61% / 38.64%) | 91 (40 / 51) |
251 (119 / 132) |
Marshall University | 50.03% (46.09% / 52.92%) | 922 (360 / 562) |
1,843 (781 / 1,062) |
West Liberty University | 61.24% (55.09% / 65.06%) | 267 (92 / 175) |
436 (167 / 269) |
West Virginia University | 62.12% (57.91% / 66.68%) | 3,172 (1,537 / 1,635) |
5,106 (2,654 / 2,452) |
Average | 57.09% (53.50% / 60.44%) |
4,685 (2,118 / 2,567) |
8,206 (3,959 / 4,247) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.59% where 1,854 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,206 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, West Liberty University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 0.92%, while Concord University has the highest rate of 27.93% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Bluefield State University | 10.89% (10.91% / 10.87%) | 11 (6 / 5) | 101 (55 / 46) |
Concord University | 27.93% (31.69% / 25.52%) | 131 (58 / 73) | 469 (183 / 286) |
Glenville State University | 15.14% (17.65% / 12.88%) | 38 (21 / 17) | 251 (119 / 132) |
Marshall University | 25.50% (23.43% / 27.02%) | 470 (183 / 287) | 1,843 (781 / 1,062) |
West Liberty University | 0.92% (1.20% / 0.74%) | 4 (2 / 2) | 436 (167 / 269) |
West Virginia University | 23.50% (24.38% / 22.55%) | 1,200 (647 / 553) | 5,106 (2,654 / 2,452) |
Average | 22.59% (23.16% / 22.06%) | 1,854 (917 / 937) |
8,206 (3,959 / 4,247) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.17% for full-time students and 27.00% 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, West Virginia University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Concord University has the lowest rate of 56%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Bluefield State University | 58% | 7% |
Concord University | 56% | - |
Glenville State University | 65% | 33% |
Marshall University | 74% | 50% |
West Liberty University | 71% | - |
West Virginia University | 79% | 18% |
Average | 67.17% | 27.00% |