Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.25% where 978 students out of 1,433 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, Point Loma Nazarene University has the most highest graduation rate of 75.93%, while Otis College of Art and Design has the lowest rate of 61.58%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne | 63.22% (58.85% / 66.26%) | 349 (133 / 216) |
552 (226 / 326) |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 63.10% (54.55% / 66.13%) | 53 (12 / 41) |
84 (22 / 62) |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 61.58% (60.00% / 62.32%) | 125 (39 / 86) |
203 (65 / 138) |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | 75.93% (70.89% / 78.74%) | 451 (151 / 300) |
594 (213 / 381) |
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.25% (63.69% / 70.89%) |
978 (335 / 643) |
1,433 (526 / 907) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.87% where 118 students have transferred out from schools out of 594 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 552 (226 / 326) |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 84 (22 / 62) |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 203 (65 / 138) |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | 19.87% (23.47% / 17.85%) | 118 (50 / 68) | 594 (213 / 381) |
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 19.87% (23.47% / 17.85%) | 118 (50 / 68) |
594 (213 / 381) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.40% for full-time students and 75.00% 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, Point Loma Nazarene University has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre has the lowest rate of 50%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne | 77% | 75% |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 79% | 100% |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 76% | 50% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | 85% | - |
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | 50% | - |
| Average | 73.40% | 75.00% |