Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 85.99% where 6,619 students out of 7,697 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, William & Mary has the most highest graduation rate of 90.95%, while Florida State University has the lowest rate of 84.79%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | 84.79% (82.09% / 86.63%) | 5,252 (2,058 / 3,194) |
6,194 (2,507 / 3,687) |
| William & Mary | 90.95% (89.67% / 91.88%) | 1,367 (564 / 803) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 85.99% (83.61% / 87.63%) |
6,619 (2,622 / 3,997) |
7,697 (3,136 / 4,561) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 5.24% where 403 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,697 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 State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.07%, while William & Mary has the highest rate of 5.92% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | 5.07% (5.46% / 4.80%) | 314 (137 / 177) | 6,194 (2,507 / 3,687) |
| William & Mary | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) | 1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 5.24% (5.61% / 4.98%) | 403 (176 / 227) |
7,697 (3,136 / 4,561) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 94.50% for full-time students and 91.00% 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, William & Mary has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while Florida State University has the lowest rate of 94%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | 94% | 82% |
| William & Mary | 95% | 100% |
| Average | 94.50% | 91.00% |