Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 39.57% where 2,018 students out of 5,100 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, Tarleton State University has the most highest graduation rate of 45.81%, while Texas Southern University has the lowest rate of 26.25%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | 41.47% (33.33% / 46.38%) | 763 (231 / 532) |
1,840 (693 / 1,147) |
| Tarleton State University | 45.81% (42.32% / 47.81%) | 935 (314 / 621) |
2,041 (742 / 1,299) |
| Texas Southern University | 26.25% (21.15% / 30.04%) | 320 (110 / 210) |
1,219 (520 / 699) |
| Laredo College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 39.57% (33.50% / 43.34%) |
2,018 (655 / 1,363) |
5,100 (1,955 / 3,145) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.51% where 1,454 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,100 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, Texas Southern University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.51%, while Tarleton State University has the highest rate of 31.80% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | 26.85% (26.84% / 26.85%) | 494 (186 / 308) | 1,840 (693 / 1,147) |
| Tarleton State University | 31.80% (28.84% / 33.49%) | 649 (214 / 435) | 2,041 (742 / 1,299) |
| Texas Southern University | 25.51% (22.50% / 27.75%) | 311 (117 / 194) | 1,219 (520 / 699) |
| Laredo College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 28.51% (26.45% / 29.79%) | 1,454 (517 / 937) |
5,100 (1,955 / 3,145) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 66.00% for full-time students and 42.00% 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, Prairie View A & M University has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while Texas Southern University has the lowest rate of 55%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | 73% | 23% | |
| Tarleton State University | 70% | 71% | |
| Texas Southern University | 55% | 32% | |
| Laredo College | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 66.00% | 42.00% | |