Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.15% where 4,963 students out of 8,684 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 59.13%, while California State University-Sacramento has the lowest rate of 54.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | 59.13% (52.70% / 62.97%) | 2,959 (986 / 1,973) |
5,004 (1,871 / 3,133) |
| California State University-Sacramento | 54.46% (47.60% / 59.53%) | 2,004 (745 / 1,259) |
3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| Average | 57.15% (50.38% / 61.59%) |
4,963 (1,731 / 3,232) |
8,684 (3,436 / 5,248) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 3.02% where 111 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,680 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 | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 5,004 (1,871 / 3,133) |
| California State University-Sacramento | 3.02% (2.24% / 3.59%) | 111 (35 / 76) | 3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| Average | 3.02% (2.24% / 3.59%) | 111 (35 / 76) |
3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.00% for full-time students and 47.50% 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 80%, while Northern Arizona University has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | 76% | 42% |
| California State University-Sacramento | 80% | 53% |
| Average | 78.00% | 47.50% |