Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.24% where 1,027 students out of 1,966 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, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.41%, while University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest rate of 37.39%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 60.41% (51.67% / 65.20%) | 766 (232 / 534) |
1,268 (449 / 819) |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 37.39% (29.52% / 42.39%) | 261 (80 / 181) |
698 (271 / 427) |
| Average | 52.24% (43.33% / 57.38%) |
1,027 (312 / 715) |
1,966 (720 / 1,246) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 26.60% where 523 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,966 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, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19.72%, while University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the highest rate of 39.11% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 19.72% (22.05% / 18.44%) | 250 (99 / 151) | 1,268 (449 / 819) |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 39.11% (37.64% / 40.05%) | 273 (102 / 171) | 698 (271 / 427) |
| Average | 26.60% (27.92% / 25.84%) | 523 (201 / 322) |
1,966 (720 / 1,246) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.50% for full-time students and 80.50% 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, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has the most highest retention rate of 90%, while University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 90% | 61% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 71% | 100% |
| Average | 80.50% | 80.50% |