Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.01% where 405 students out of 623 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, Whittier College has the most highest graduation rate of 65.57%, while California Institute of the Arts has the lowest rate of 63.82%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 63.82% (61.22% / 66.34%) | 127 (60 / 67) |
199 (98 / 101) |
| Whittier College | 65.57% (56.16% / 74.21%) | 278 (114 / 164) |
424 (203 / 221) |
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Mills College at Northeastern University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Claremont School of Theology | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 65.01% (57.81% / 71.74%) |
405 (174 / 231) |
623 (301 / 322) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.76% where 148 students have transferred out from schools out of 623 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 Institute of the Arts has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.59%, while Whittier College has the highest rate of 26.18% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 18.59% (17.35% / 19.80%) | 37 (17 / 20) | 199 (98 / 101) |
| Whittier College | 26.18% (32.51% / 20.36%) | 111 (66 / 45) | 424 (203 / 221) |
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Mills College at Northeastern University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Claremont School of Theology | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 23.76% (27.57% / 20.19%) | 148 (83 / 65) |
623 (301 / 322) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.33% for full-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 Institute of the Arts has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Mills College at Northeastern University has the lowest rate of 62%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 85% | - | |
| Whittier College | 70% | - | |
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Mills College at Northeastern University | 62% | - | |
| Claremont School of Theology | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 72.33% | 0.00% | |