Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.12% where 2,416 students out of 4,820 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, California State University-Sacramento has the most highest graduation rate of 54.46%, while Idaho State University has the lowest rate of 36.14%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 54.46% (47.60% / 59.53%) | 2,004 (745 / 1,259) |
3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| Idaho State University | 36.14% (32.73% / 38.76%) | 412 (162 / 250) |
1,140 (495 / 645) |
| Average | 50.12% (44.03% / 54.67%) |
2,416 (907 / 1,509) |
4,820 (2,060 / 2,760) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 7.99% where 385 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,820 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, California State University-Sacramento has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3.02%, while Idaho State University has the highest rate of 24.04% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 3.02% (2.24% / 3.59%) | 111 (35 / 76) | 3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| Idaho State University | 24.04% (21.41% / 26.05%) | 274 (106 / 168) | 1,140 (495 / 645) |
| Average | 7.99% (6.84% / 8.84%) | 385 (141 / 244) |
4,820 (2,060 / 2,760) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.50% for full-time students and 41.00% 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, California State University-Sacramento has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Idaho State University has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 80% | 53% |
| Idaho State University | 71% | 29% |
| Average | 75.50% | 41.00% |