Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 33.11% where 631 students out of 1,906 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, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the most highest graduation rate of 41.15%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 27.73%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 27.73% (19.10% / 32.82%) | 317 (81 / 236) |
1,143 (424 / 719) |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 41.15% (36.24% / 44.30%) | 314 (108 / 206) |
763 (298 / 465) |
| Average | 33.11% (26.18% / 37.33%) |
631 (189 / 442) |
1,906 (722 / 1,184) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.90% where 589 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,906 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, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.16%, while Alabama State University has the highest rate of 34.73% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 34.73% (32.78% / 35.88%) | 397 (139 / 258) | 1,143 (424 / 719) |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 25.16% (21.81% / 27.31%) | 192 (65 / 127) | 763 (298 / 465) |
| Average | 30.90% (28.25% / 32.52%) | 589 (204 / 385) |
1,906 (722 / 1,184) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 59.50% for full-time students and 20.50% 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 State University has the most highest retention rate of 60%, while University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the lowest rate of 59%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 60% | 20% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 59% | 21% |
| Average | 59.50% | 20.50% |