Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 73.63% where 2,733 students out of 3,712 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, Bradley University has the most highest graduation rate of 76.17%, while Loyola University Chicago has the lowest rate of 72.57%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | 76.17% (73.43% / 78.56%) | 831 (373 / 458) |
1,091 (508 / 583) |
| Loyola University Chicago | 72.57% (71.15% / 73.21%) | 1,902 (582 / 1,320) |
2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
| Average | 73.63% (72.02% / 74.52%) |
2,733 (955 / 1,778) |
3,712 (1,326 / 2,386) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.05% where 578 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,621 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,091 (508 / 583) |
| Loyola University Chicago | 22.05% (21.88% / 22.13%) | 578 (179 / 399) | 2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
| Average | 22.05% (21.88% / 22.13%) | 578 (179 / 399) |
2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.00% for full-time students and 43.50% 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, Bradley University has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Loyola University Chicago has the lowest rate of 81%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | 83% | 67% |
| Loyola University Chicago | 81% | 20% |
| Average | 82.00% | 43.50% |