Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 47.33% where 1,083 students out of 2,288 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 Henderson State University has the lowest rate of 39.22%.
| 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) |
| Henderson State University | 39.22% (34.95% / 42.62%) | 291 (115 / 176) |
742 (329 / 413) |
| Average | 47.33% (42.48% / 51.75%) |
1,083 (463 / 620) |
2,288 (1,090 / 1,198) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.98% where 480 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,288 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, Henderson State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19.27%, while Arkansas Tech University has the highest rate of 21.80% (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) |
| Henderson State University | 19.27% (17.33% / 20.82%) | 143 (57 / 86) | 742 (329 / 413) |
| Average | 20.98% (20.46% / 21.45%) | 480 (223 / 257) |
2,288 (1,090 / 1,198) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 60.00% for full-time students and 17.00% 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, Arkansas Tech University has the most highest retention rate of 63%, while Henderson State University has the lowest rate of 57%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | 63% | 17% |
| Henderson State University | 57% | - |
| Average | 60.00% | 17.00% |