Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 74.62% where 541 students out of 725 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, Thomas Aquinas College has the most highest graduation rate of 85.06%, while California Lutheran University has the lowest rate of 73.20%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | 73.20% (69.70% / 75.67%) | 467 (184 / 283) |
638 (264 / 374) |
| Thomas Aquinas College | 85.06% (73.68% / 93.88%) | 74 (28 / 46) |
87 (38 / 49) |
| Phillips Graduate University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/30/2019) | ||
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| South Baylo University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 74.62% (70.20% / 77.78%) |
541 (212 / 329) |
725 (302 / 423) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.52% where 156 students have transferred out from schools out of 725 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, Thomas Aquinas College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12.64%, while California Lutheran University has the highest rate of 22.73% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | 22.73% (24.62% / 21.39%) | 145 (65 / 80) | 638 (264 / 374) |
| Thomas Aquinas College | 12.64% (21.05% / 6.12%) | 11 (8 / 3) | 87 (38 / 49) |
| Phillips Graduate University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/30/2019) | ||
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| South Baylo University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 21.52% (24.17% / 19.62%) | 156 (73 / 83) |
725 (302 / 423) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.33% for full-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, Thomas Aquinas College has the most highest retention rate of 92%, while Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre has the lowest rate of 50%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | 81% | - | |
| Thomas Aquinas College | 92% | - | |
| Phillips Graduate University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/30/2019) | ||
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | 50% | - | |
| South Baylo University | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 74.33% | 0.00% | |