Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 26.53% where 696 students out of 2,623 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, Alabama A & M University has the most highest graduation rate of 26.78%, while Texas Southern University has the lowest rate of 26.25%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | 26.78% (19.01% / 32.06%) | 376 (108 / 268) |
1,404 (568 / 836) |
| Texas Southern University | 26.25% (21.15% / 30.04%) | 320 (110 / 210) |
1,219 (520 / 699) |
| Average | 26.53% (20.04% / 31.14%) |
696 (218 / 478) |
2,623 (1,088 / 1,535) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.16% where 791 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,623 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 Alabama A & M University has the highest rate of 34.19% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | 34.19% (34.33% / 34.09%) | 480 (195 / 285) | 1,404 (568 / 836) |
| Texas Southern University | 25.51% (22.50% / 27.75%) | 311 (117 / 194) | 1,219 (520 / 699) |
| Average | 30.16% (28.68% / 31.21%) | 791 (312 / 479) |
2,623 (1,088 / 1,535) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 57.00% for full-time students and 28.50% 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, Alabama A & M University has the most highest retention rate of 59%, while Texas Southern University has the lowest rate of 55%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | 59% | 25% |
| Texas Southern University | 55% | 32% |
| Average | 57.00% | 28.50% |