Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 60.30% where 6,215 students out of 10,307 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 Alabama A & M University has the lowest rate of 26.78%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama A & M University | 26.78% (19.01% / 32.06%) | 376 (108 / 268) |
1,404 (568 / 836) |
Auburn University | 80.75% (76.89% / 84.23%) | 3,616 (1,634 / 1,982) |
4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
Jacksonville State University | 52.24% (42.54% / 60.20%) | 676 (248 / 428) |
1,294 (583 / 711) |
University of North Alabama | 52.30% (43.62% / 57.61%) | 615 (195 / 420) |
1,176 (447 / 729) |
University of South Alabama | 47.67% (40.35% / 54.01%) | 932 (366 / 566) |
1,955 (907 / 1,048) |
Average | 60.30% (55.10% / 64.54%) |
6,215 (2,551 / 3,664) |
10,307 (4,630 / 5,677) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.97% where 2,264 students have transferred out from schools out of 10,307 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 Alabama A & M University has the highest rate of 34.19% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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Alabama A & M University | 34.19% (34.33% / 34.09%) | 480 (195 / 285) | 1,404 (568 / 836) |
Auburn University | 12.73% (13.74% / 11.81%) | 570 (292 / 278) | 4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
Jacksonville State University | 26.66% (29.67% / 24.19%) | 345 (173 / 172) | 1,294 (583 / 711) |
University of North Alabama | 23.98% (22.37% / 24.97%) | 282 (100 / 182) | 1,176 (447 / 729) |
University of South Alabama | 30.03% (32.86% / 27.58%) | 587 (298 / 289) | 1,955 (907 / 1,048) |
Average | 21.97% (22.85% / 21.24%) | 2,264 (1,058 / 1,206) |
10,307 (4,630 / 5,677) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.60% for full-time students and 36.80% 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 Alabama A & M University has the lowest rate of 59%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Alabama A & M University | 59% | 25% |
Auburn University | 93% | 73% |
Jacksonville State University | 66% | 28% |
University of North Alabama | 76% | 29% |
University of South Alabama | 69% | 29% |
Average | 72.60% | 36.80% |