Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 56.10% where 1,540 students out of 2,745 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, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has the most highest graduation rate of 56.97%, while Jacksonville State University has the lowest rate of 54.72%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | 54.72% (47.89% / 59.31%) | 580 (204 / 376) |
1,060 (426 / 634) |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | 56.97% (52.52% / 60.94%) | 960 (417 / 543) |
1,685 (794 / 891) |
| Average | 56.10% (50.90% / 60.26%) |
1,540 (621 / 919) |
2,745 (1,220 / 1,525) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.26% where 666 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,745 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, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.32%, while Jacksonville State University has the highest rate of 25.75% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | 25.75% (24.41% / 26.66%) | 273 (104 / 169) | 1,060 (426 / 634) |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | 23.32% (23.05% / 23.57%) | 393 (183 / 210) | 1,685 (794 / 891) |
| Average | 24.26% (23.52% / 24.85%) | 666 (287 / 379) |
2,745 (1,220 / 1,525) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.50% for full-time students and 36.50% 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, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Jacksonville State University has the lowest rate of 65%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | 65% | 18% |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | 76% | 55% |
| Average | 70.50% | 36.50% |
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