Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 27.24% where 417 students out of 1,531 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 State University has the most highest graduation rate of 27.73%, while Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest rate of 25.77%.
| 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) |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 25.77% (17.53% / 34.02%) | 100 (34 / 66) |
388 (194 / 194) |
| Average | 27.24% (18.61% / 33.08%) |
417 (115 / 302) |
1,531 (618 / 913) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 34.73% where 397 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,143 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.
| 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) |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 388 (194 / 194) |
| Average | 34.73% (32.78% / 35.88%) | 397 (139 / 258) |
1,143 (424 / 719) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 61.00% for full-time students and 15.00% 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, Mississippi Valley State University has the most highest retention rate of 62%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 60% | 20% |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 62% | 10% |
| Average | 61.00% | 15.00% |