Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 49.70% where 839 students out of 1,688 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, Eastern Illinois University has the most highest graduation rate of 54.64%, while Austin Peay State University has the lowest rate of 45.92%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 54.64% (51.06% / 56.92%) | 400 (145 / 255) |
732 (284 / 448) |
| Austin Peay State University | 45.92% (42.61% / 48.36%) | 439 (173 / 266) |
956 (406 / 550) |
| Average | 49.70% (46.09% / 52.20%) |
839 (318 / 521) |
1,688 (690 / 998) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.69% where 210 students have transferred out from schools out of 732 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 28.69% (27.82% / 29.24%) | 210 (79 / 131) | 732 (284 / 448) |
| Austin Peay State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 956 (406 / 550) |
| Average | 28.69% (27.82% / 29.24%) | 210 (79 / 131) |
732 (284 / 448) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.50% for full-time students and 32.50% 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, Eastern Illinois University has the most highest retention rate of 71%, while Austin Peay State University has the lowest rate of 66%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 71% | 43% |
| Austin Peay State University | 66% | 22% |
| Average | 68.50% | 32.50% |