Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.60% where 1,727 students out of 3,413 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, Arkansas Tech University has the most highest graduation rate of 51.23%, while University of Central Arkansas has the lowest rate of 50.08%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | 51.23% (45.73% / 56.56%) | 792 (348 / 444) |
1,546 (761 / 785) |
| University of Central Arkansas | 50.08% (46.65% / 52.22%) | 935 (334 / 601) |
1,867 (716 / 1,151) |
| Average | 50.60% (46.17% / 53.98%) |
1,727 (682 / 1,045) |
3,413 (1,477 / 1,936) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.50% where 768 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,413 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, Arkansas Tech University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 21.80%, while University of Central Arkansas has the highest rate of 23.09% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | 21.80% (21.81% / 21.78%) | 337 (166 / 171) | 1,546 (761 / 785) |
| University of Central Arkansas | 23.09% (21.23% / 24.24%) | 431 (152 / 279) | 1,867 (716 / 1,151) |
| Average | 22.50% (21.53% / 23.24%) | 768 (318 / 450) |
3,413 (1,477 / 1,936) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.50% for full-time students and 18.50% 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, University of Central Arkansas has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Arkansas Tech University has the lowest rate of 63%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | 63% | 17% |
| University of Central Arkansas | 74% | 20% |
| Average | 68.50% | 18.50% |