Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.00% where 11,584 students out of 17,036 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 State University has the lowest rate of 27.73%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 64.26% (59.37% / 67.22%) | 1,239 (431 / 808) |
1,928 (726 / 1,202) |
| Alabama State University | 27.73% (19.10% / 32.82%) | 317 (81 / 236) |
1,143 (424 / 719) |
| The University of Alabama | 72.76% (70.48% / 74.48%) | 5,480 (2,282 / 3,198) |
7,532 (3,238 / 4,294) |
| Auburn University | 80.75% (76.89% / 84.23%) | 3,616 (1,634 / 1,982) |
4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
| University of South Alabama | 47.67% (40.35% / 54.01%) | 932 (366 / 566) |
1,955 (907 / 1,048) |
| Average | 68.00% (64.61% / 70.61%) |
11,584 (4,794 / 6,790) |
17,036 (7,420 / 9,616) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.17% where 3,266 students have transferred out from schools out of 17,036 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 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 15.40% (15.01% / 15.64%) | 297 (109 / 188) | 1,928 (726 / 1,202) |
| Alabama State University | 34.73% (32.78% / 35.88%) | 397 (139 / 258) | 1,143 (424 / 719) |
| The University of Alabama | 18.79% (18.22% / 19.21%) | 1,415 (590 / 825) | 7,532 (3,238 / 4,294) |
| Auburn University | 12.73% (13.74% / 11.81%) | 570 (292 / 278) | 4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
| University of South Alabama | 30.03% (32.86% / 27.58%) | 587 (298 / 289) | 1,955 (907 / 1,048) |
| Average | 19.17% (19.25% / 19.11%) | 3,266 (1,428 / 1,838) |
17,036 (7,420 / 9,616) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.20% for full-time students and 47.20% 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 State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 82% | 54% |
| Alabama State University | 60% | 20% |
| The University of Alabama | 87% | 60% |
| Auburn University | 93% | 73% |
| University of South Alabama | 69% | 29% |
| Average | 78.20% | 47.20% |