Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 41.52% where 257 students out of 619 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 National University has the lowest rate of 22.22%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University | 22.22% (50.00% / 0.00%) | 2 (2 / 0) |
9 (4 / 5) |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 61.58% (60.00% / 62.32%) | 125 (39 / 86) |
203 (65 / 138) |
| Simpson University | 46.55% (45.95% / 46.84%) | 54 (17 / 37) |
116 (37 / 79) |
| University of the People | 26.12% (27.98% / 22.45%) | 76 (54 / 22) |
291 (193 / 98) |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| University of Saint Katherine | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 41.52% (37.46% / 45.31%) |
257 (112 / 145) |
619 (299 / 320) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 7.45% where 31 students have transferred out from schools out of 416 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, University of the People has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.41%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University | 22.22% (25.00% / 20.00%) | 2 (1 / 1) | 9 (4 / 5) |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 203 (65 / 138) |
| Simpson University | 18.97% (18.92% / 18.99%) | 22 (7 / 15) | 116 (37 / 79) |
| University of the People | 2.41% (2.59% / 2.04%) | 7 (5 / 2) | 291 (193 / 98) |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| University of Saint Katherine | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 7.45% (5.56% / 9.89%) | 31 (13 / 18) |
416 (234 / 182) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.00% for full-time students and 42.00% 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, Otis College of Art and Design has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while University of Saint Katherine has the lowest rate of 56%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| National University | 64% | 26% |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 76% | 50% |
| Simpson University | 65% | - |
| University of the People | 74% | 50% |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | No retention information available at the school. | |
| University of Saint Katherine | 56% | - |
| Average | 67.00% | 42.00% |