Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 70.52% where 2,021 students out of 2,866 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, Spelman College has the most highest graduation rate of 74.01%, while Emmanuel College has the lowest rate of 41.78%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Emmanuel College | 41.78% (30.28% / 53.85%) | 89 (33 / 56) |
213 (109 / 104) |
Savannah College of Art and Design | 72.53% (69.64% / 73.84%) | 1,539 (461 / 1,078) |
2,122 (662 / 1,460) |
Spelman College | 74.01% (0.00% / 74.01%) | 393 (0 / 393) |
531 (0 / 531) |
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
Georgia Central University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Reformed University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 70.52% (64.07% / 72.89%) |
2,021 (494 / 1,527) |
2,866 (771 / 2,095) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 16.71% where 479 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,866 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, Spelman College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 14.50%, while Emmanuel College has the highest rate of 38.97% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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Emmanuel College | 38.97% (43.12% / 34.62%) | 83 (47 / 36) | 213 (109 / 104) |
Savannah College of Art and Design | 15.03% (12.84% / 16.03%) | 319 (85 / 234) | 2,122 (662 / 1,460) |
Spelman College | 14.50% (0.00% / 14.50%) | 77 (0 / 77) | 531 (0 / 531) |
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
Georgia Central University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Reformed University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 16.71% (17.12% / 16.56%) | 479 (132 / 347) |
2,866 (771 / 2,095) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.25% for full-time students and 58.00% 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, Spelman College has the most highest retention rate of 89%, while Emmanuel College has the lowest rate of 65%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Emmanuel College | 65% | - | |
Savannah College of Art and Design | 81% | 58% | |
Spelman College | 89% | - | |
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
Georgia Central University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Reformed University | 78% | - | |
Average | 78.25% | 58.00% |