Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.19% where 5,173 students out of 8,739 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, Northern Arizona University has the most highest graduation rate of 61.32%, while California State University-Sacramento has the lowest rate of 56.29%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | 61.32% (56.62% / 63.84%) | 3,093 (996 / 2,097) |
5,044 (1,759 / 3,285) |
| California State University-Sacramento | 56.29% (49.62% / 61.36%) | 2,080 (792 / 1,288) |
3,695 (1,596 / 2,099) |
| Average | 59.19% (53.29% / 62.87%) |
5,173 (1,788 / 3,385) |
8,739 (3,355 / 5,384) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 2.27% where 84 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,695 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| California State University-Sacramento | 2.27% (2.01% / 2.48%) | 84 (32 / 52) | 3,695 (1,596 / 2,099) |
| Average | 2.27% (2.01% / 2.48%) | 84 (32 / 52) |
3,695 (1,596 / 2,099) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.50% for full-time students and 39.50% 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, California State University-Sacramento has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Northern Arizona University has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | 75% | 26% |
| California State University-Sacramento | 82% | 53% |
| Average | 78.50% | 39.50% |
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