Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.32% where 327 students out of 625 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, Otis College of Art and Design has the most highest graduation rate of 61.58%, while San Diego Christian College has the lowest rate of 35.42%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Christian College | 35.42% (32.00% / 39.13%) | 17 (8 / 9) |
48 (25 / 23) |
| La Sierra University | 54.85% (55.00% / 54.72%) | 113 (55 / 58) |
206 (100 / 106) |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 61.58% (60.00% / 62.32%) | 125 (39 / 86) |
203 (65 / 138) |
| Pacific Union College | 42.86% (37.33% / 47.31%) | 72 (28 / 44) |
168 (75 / 93) |
| South Baylo University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 52.32% (49.06% / 54.72%) |
327 (130 / 197) |
625 (265 / 360) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 31.04% where 131 students have transferred out from schools out of 422 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 Pacific Union College has the highest rate of 54.76% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Christian College | 27.08% (24.00% / 30.43%) | 13 (6 / 7) | 48 (25 / 23) |
| La Sierra University | 12.62% (13.00% / 12.26%) | 26 (13 / 13) | 206 (100 / 106) |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 203 (65 / 138) |
| Pacific Union College | 54.76% (57.33% / 52.69%) | 92 (43 / 49) | 168 (75 / 93) |
| South Baylo University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 31.04% (31.00% / 31.08%) | 131 (62 / 69) |
422 (200 / 222) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.75% for full-time students and 66.67% 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 San Diego Christian College has the lowest rate of 60%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Christian College | 60% | 100% |
| La Sierra University | 76% | 50% |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 76% | 50% |
| Pacific Union College | 75% | - |
| South Baylo University | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 71.75% | 66.67% |