Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.67% where 5,068 students out of 7,960 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most highest graduation rate of 66.62%, while Utah State University has the lowest rate of 59.07%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 66.62% (63.64% / 68.94%) | 3,229 (1,351 / 1,878) |
4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
| Utah State University | 59.07% (55.27% / 62.08%) | 1,839 (760 / 1,079) |
3,113 (1,375 / 1,738) |
| Average | 63.67% (60.35% / 66.27%) |
5,068 (2,111 / 2,957) |
7,960 (3,498 / 4,462) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.03% where 874 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,847 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 18.03% (17.76% / 18.25%) | 874 (377 / 497) | 4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
| Utah State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 3,113 (1,375 / 1,738) |
| Average | 18.03% (17.76% / 18.25%) | 874 (377 / 497) |
4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.00% for full-time students and 55.50% 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while Utah State University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 86% | 67% |
| Utah State University | 74% | 44% |
| Average | 80.00% | 55.50% |