Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 64.41% where 7,227 students out of 11,221 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, The University of Alabama has the most highest graduation rate of 72.76%, while Auburn University at Montgomery has the lowest rate of 35.84%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | 72.76% (70.48% / 74.48%) | 5,480 (2,282 / 3,198) |
7,532 (3,238 / 4,294) |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 35.84% (27.36% / 41.04%) | 200 (58 / 142) |
558 (212 / 346) |
| 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) |
| Athens State University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 64.41% (60.39% / 67.41%) |
7,227 (2,901 / 4,326) |
11,221 (4,804 / 6,417) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.90% where 2,457 students have transferred out from schools out of 11,221 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, The University of Alabama has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.79%, while Auburn University at Montgomery has the highest rate of 31.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | 18.79% (18.22% / 19.21%) | 1,415 (590 / 825) | 7,532 (3,238 / 4,294) |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 31.00% (33.49% / 29.48%) | 173 (71 / 102) | 558 (212 / 346) |
| 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) |
| Athens State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 21.90% (22.04% / 21.79%) | 2,457 (1,059 / 1,398) |
11,221 (4,804 / 6,417) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.50% for full-time students and 35.25% 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, The University of Alabama has the most highest retention rate of 87%, while University of South Alabama has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | 87% | 60% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 70% | 23% |
| University of North Alabama | 76% | 29% |
| University of South Alabama | 69% | 29% |
| Athens State University | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 75.50% | 35.25% |