Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 45.83% where 341 students out of 744 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, Birmingham-Southern College has the most highest graduation rate of 64.63%, while Stillman College has the lowest rate of 24.80%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amridge University | 50.00% (0.00% / 100.00%) | 1 (0 / 1) |
2 (1 / 1) |
| Birmingham-Southern College | 64.63% (63.25% / 66.05%) | 212 (105 / 107) |
328 (166 / 162) |
| Faulkner University | 33.56% (22.15% / 47.33%) | 97 (35 / 62) |
289 (158 / 131) |
| Stillman College | 24.80% (7.69% / 36.99%) | 31 (4 / 27) |
125 (52 / 73) |
| Southeastern Bible College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/01/2017) | ||
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 45.83% (38.20% / 53.68%) |
341 (144 / 197) |
744 (377 / 367) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.65% where 228 students have transferred out from schools out of 744 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, Stillman College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.40%, while Amridge University has the highest rate of 50.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amridge University | 50.00% (100.00% / 0.00%) | 1 (1 / 0) | 2 (1 / 1) |
| Birmingham-Southern College | 27.44% (28.92% / 25.93%) | 90 (48 / 42) | 328 (166 / 162) |
| Faulkner University | 39.45% (43.67% / 34.35%) | 114 (69 / 45) | 289 (158 / 131) |
| Stillman College | 18.40% (15.38% / 20.55%) | 23 (8 / 15) | 125 (52 / 73) |
| Southeastern Bible College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/01/2017) | ||
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 30.65% (33.42% / 27.79%) | 228 (126 / 102) |
744 (377 / 367) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.67% for full-time students and 66.50% 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, Birmingham-Southern College has the most highest retention rate of 77%, while Faulkner University has the lowest rate of 63%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amridge University | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Birmingham-Southern College | 77% | - | |
| Faulkner University | 63% | 33% | |
| Stillman College | 63% | 100% | |
| Southeastern Bible College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/01/2017) | ||
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 67.67% | 66.50% | |