Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 19.91% where 436 students out of 2,190 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, Gordon State College has the most highest graduation rate of 25.53%, while Georgia Gwinnett College has the lowest rate of 19.66%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon State College | 25.53% (28.57% / 24.66%) | 24 (6 / 18) |
94 (21 / 73) |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | 19.66% (17.99% / 21.00%) | 412 (168 / 244) |
2,096 (934 / 1,162) |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 19.91% (18.22% / 21.21%) |
436 (174 / 262) |
2,190 (955 / 1,235) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 34.52% where 756 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,190 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, Georgia Gwinnett College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 34.02%, while Gordon State College has the highest rate of 45.74% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon State College | 45.74% (42.86% / 46.58%) | 43 (9 / 34) | 94 (21 / 73) |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | 34.02% (30.19% / 37.09%) | 713 (282 / 431) | 2,096 (934 / 1,162) |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 34.52% (30.47% / 37.65%) | 756 (291 / 465) |
2,190 (955 / 1,235) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 60.50% for full-time students and 34.50% 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, Georgia Gwinnett College has the most highest retention rate of 67%, while Gordon State College has the lowest rate of 54%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon State College | 54% | 21% | |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | 67% | 48% | |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 60.50% | 34.50% | |