Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 36.21% where 1,080 students out of 2,983 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, Prairie View A & M University has the most highest graduation rate of 41.47%, 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) |
| Prairie View A & M University | 41.47% (33.33% / 46.38%) | 763 (231 / 532) |
1,840 (693 / 1,147) |
| Average | 36.21% (27.93% / 41.16%) |
1,080 (312 / 768) |
2,983 (1,117 / 1,866) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.87% where 891 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,983 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, Prairie View A & M University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.85%, 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) |
| Prairie View A & M University | 26.85% (26.84% / 26.85%) | 494 (186 / 308) | 1,840 (693 / 1,147) |
| Average | 29.87% (29.10% / 30.33%) | 891 (325 / 566) |
2,983 (1,117 / 1,866) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 66.50% for full-time students and 21.50% 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, Prairie View A & M University has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 60% | 20% |
| Prairie View A & M University | 73% | 23% |
| Average | 66.50% | 21.50% |