Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.26% where 2,936 students out of 5,411 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, Georgia State University has the most highest graduation rate of 54.90%, while Arkansas State University has the lowest rate of 52.70%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | 52.70% (44.66% / 59.48%) | 830 (322 / 508) |
1,575 (721 / 854) |
| Georgia State University | 54.90% (47.05% / 60.17%) | 2,106 (725 / 1,381) |
3,836 (1,541 / 2,295) |
| Average | 54.26% (46.29% / 59.99%) |
2,936 (1,047 / 1,889) |
5,411 (2,262 / 3,149) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.16% where 1,253 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,411 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, Georgia State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 20.91%, while Arkansas State University has the highest rate of 28.63% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | 28.63% (30.51% / 27.05%) | 451 (220 / 231) | 1,575 (721 / 854) |
| Georgia State University | 20.91% (22.19% / 20.04%) | 802 (342 / 460) | 3,836 (1,541 / 2,295) |
| Average | 23.16% (24.85% / 21.94%) | 1,253 (562 / 691) |
5,411 (2,262 / 3,149) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.00% for full-time students and 40.50% 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.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | 78% | 33% |
| Georgia State University | 78% | 48% |
| Average | 78.00% | 40.50% |