Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 49.28% where 2,102 students out of 4,265 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 College of Technology has the most highest graduation rate of 66.75%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver has the lowest rate of 20.18%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Lincoln University | 44.68% (30.56% / 52.23%) | 231 (55 / 176) |
517 (180 / 337) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | 20.18% (16.67% / 25.88%) | 45 (23 / 22) |
223 (138 / 85) |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 48.49% (51.06% / 45.48%) | 338 (192 / 146) |
697 (376 / 321) |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | 66.75% (67.52% / 63.38%) | 255 (210 / 45) |
382 (311 / 71) |
Pennsylvania Western University | 50.41% (42.35% / 55.80%) | 1,233 (415 / 818) |
2,446 (980 / 1,466) |
Lock Haven University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 49.28% (45.09% / 52.94%) |
2,102 (895 / 1,207) |
4,265 (1,985 / 2,280) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.56% where 1,090 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,265 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 College of Technology has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.24%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver has the highest rate of 37.67% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Lincoln University | 30.56% (35.00% / 28.19%) | 158 (63 / 95) | 517 (180 / 337) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | 37.67% (40.58% / 32.94%) | 84 (56 / 28) | 223 (138 / 85) |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 36.44% (31.38% / 42.37%) | 254 (118 / 136) | 697 (376 / 321) |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | 5.24% (5.47% / 4.23%) | 20 (17 / 3) | 382 (311 / 71) |
Pennsylvania Western University | 23.47% (23.78% / 23.26%) | 574 (233 / 341) | 2,446 (980 / 1,466) |
Lock Haven University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 25.56% (24.53% / 26.45%) | 1,090 (487 / 603) |
4,265 (1,985 / 2,280) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.83% 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, Lincoln University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Lock Haven University has the lowest rate of 69%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Lincoln University | 79% | 33% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | 72% | - |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 76% | - |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | 77% | 25% |
Pennsylvania Western University | 70% | 33% |
Lock Haven University | 69% | 17% |
Average | 73.83% | 27.00% |