Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 48.10% where 2,732 students out of 5,680 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, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the most highest graduation rate of 66.32%, while Kennesaw State University has the lowest rate of 46.42%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 66.32% (55.68% / 79.44%) | 317 (147 / 170) |
478 (264 / 214) |
| Kennesaw State University | 46.42% (41.67% / 51.42%) | 2,415 (1,111 / 1,304) |
5,202 (2,666 / 2,536) |
| Average | 48.10% (42.94% / 53.60%) |
2,732 (1,258 / 1,474) |
5,680 (2,930 / 2,750) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.10% where 1,539 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,680 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, Kennesaw State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.80%, while Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the highest rate of 30.33% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 30.33% (40.91% / 17.29%) | 145 (108 / 37) | 478 (264 / 214) |
| Kennesaw State University | 26.80% (25.58% / 28.08%) | 1,394 (682 / 712) | 5,202 (2,666 / 2,536) |
| Average | 27.10% (26.96% / 27.24%) | 1,539 (790 / 749) |
5,680 (2,930 / 2,750) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.00% for full-time students and 49.50% 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, Kennesaw State University has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the lowest rate of 63%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 63% | 41% |
| Kennesaw State University | 75% | 58% |
| Average | 69.00% | 49.50% |