Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.49% where 115 students out of 215 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, La Sierra University has the most highest graduation rate of 54.85%, while National University has the lowest rate of 22.22%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Sierra University | 54.85% (55.00% / 54.72%) | 113 (55 / 58) |
206 (100 / 106) |
| National University | 22.22% (50.00% / 0.00%) | 2 (2 / 0) |
9 (4 / 5) |
| Average | 53.49% (54.81% / 52.25%) |
115 (57 / 58) |
215 (104 / 111) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 13.02% where 28 students have transferred out from schools out of 215 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, La Sierra University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12.62%, while National University has the highest rate of 22.22% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Sierra University | 12.62% (13.00% / 12.26%) | 26 (13 / 13) | 206 (100 / 106) |
| National University | 22.22% (25.00% / 20.00%) | 2 (1 / 1) | 9 (4 / 5) |
| Average | 13.02% (13.46% / 12.61%) | 28 (14 / 14) |
215 (104 / 111) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.00% for full-time students and 38.00% 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, La Sierra University has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while National University has the lowest rate of 64%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| La Sierra University | 76% | 50% |
| National University | 64% | 26% |
| Average | 70.00% | 38.00% |