Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 72.76% where 10,462 students out of 14,379 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, Auburn University has the most highest graduation rate of 80.75%, while University of North Alabama has the lowest rate of 52.30%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 62.95% (58.82% / 69.38%) | 751 (427 / 324) |
1,193 (726 / 467) |
| The University of Alabama | 72.76% (70.48% / 74.48%) | 5,480 (2,282 / 3,198) |
7,532 (3,238 / 4,294) |
| Auburn University | 80.75% (76.89% / 84.23%) | 3,616 (1,634 / 1,982) |
4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
| University of North Alabama | 52.30% (43.62% / 57.61%) | 615 (195 / 420) |
1,176 (447 / 729) |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Troy University-Online | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 72.76% (69.43% / 75.53%) |
10,462 (4,538 / 5,924) |
14,379 (6,536 / 7,843) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.50% where 2,516 students have transferred out from schools out of 14,379 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, Auburn University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12.73%, while University of North Alabama has the highest rate of 23.98% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 20.87% (21.90% / 19.27%) | 249 (159 / 90) | 1,193 (726 / 467) |
| The University of Alabama | 18.79% (18.22% / 19.21%) | 1,415 (590 / 825) | 7,532 (3,238 / 4,294) |
| Auburn University | 12.73% (13.74% / 11.81%) | 570 (292 / 278) | 4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
| University of North Alabama | 23.98% (22.37% / 24.97%) | 282 (100 / 182) | 1,176 (447 / 729) |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Troy University-Online | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 17.50% (17.46% / 17.53%) | 2,516 (1,141 / 1,375) |
14,379 (6,536 / 7,843) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 84.00% for full-time students and 48.25% 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, Auburn University has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while University of North Alabama has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 80% | 31% |
| The University of Alabama | 87% | 60% |
| Auburn University | 93% | 73% |
| University of North Alabama | 76% | 29% |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Troy University-Online | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 84.00% | 48.25% |