Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.01% where 8,684 students out of 13,783 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, University of Georgia has the most highest graduation rate of 88.11%, while Middle Georgia State University has the lowest rate of 27.96%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | 54.90% (47.05% / 60.17%) | 2,106 (725 / 1,381) |
3,836 (1,541 / 2,295) |
| University of Georgia | 88.11% (85.69% / 89.71%) | 4,759 (1,839 / 2,920) |
5,401 (2,146 / 3,255) |
| Valdosta State University | 40.54% (33.39% / 45.06%) | 596 (190 / 406) |
1,470 (569 / 901) |
| University of West Georgia | 43.24% (35.92% / 47.42%) | 1,027 (310 / 717) |
2,375 (863 / 1,512) |
| Middle Georgia State University | 27.96% (26.07% / 29.40%) | 196 (79 / 117) |
701 (303 / 398) |
| Average | 63.01% (57.97% / 66.27%) |
8,684 (3,143 / 5,541) |
13,783 (5,422 / 8,361) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.46% where 2,682 students have transferred out from schools out of 13,783 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, University of Georgia has the lowest transfer-out rate of 7.74%, while Middle Georgia State University has the highest rate of 38.80% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | 20.91% (22.19% / 20.04%) | 802 (342 / 460) | 3,836 (1,541 / 2,295) |
| University of Georgia | 7.74% (7.88% / 7.65%) | 418 (169 / 249) | 5,401 (2,146 / 3,255) |
| Valdosta State University | 35.51% (33.74% / 36.63%) | 522 (192 / 330) | 1,470 (569 / 901) |
| University of West Georgia | 28.13% (27.81% / 28.31%) | 668 (240 / 428) | 2,375 (863 / 1,512) |
| Middle Georgia State University | 38.80% (36.30% / 40.70%) | 272 (110 / 162) | 701 (303 / 398) |
| Average | 19.46% (19.42% / 19.48%) | 2,682 (1,053 / 1,629) |
13,783 (5,422 / 8,361) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.00% for full-time students and 51.40% 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, University of Georgia has the most highest retention rate of 94%, while Valdosta State University has the lowest rate of 59%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | 78% | 48% |
| University of Georgia | 94% | 91% |
| Valdosta State University | 59% | 37% |
| University of West Georgia | 73% | 46% |
| Middle Georgia State University | 61% | 35% |
| Average | 73.00% | 51.40% |