Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 72.15% where 3,187 students out of 4,417 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, Loyola University Chicago has the most highest graduation rate of 74.67%, while University of Northern Iowa has the lowest rate of 67.92%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | 74.67% (70.99% / 76.41%) | 2,067 (629 / 1,438) |
2,768 (886 / 1,882) |
| University of Northern Iowa | 67.92% (66.50% / 68.73%) | 1,120 (397 / 723) |
1,649 (597 / 1,052) |
| Average | 72.15% (69.18% / 73.65%) |
3,187 (1,026 / 2,161) |
4,417 (1,483 / 2,934) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.58% where 909 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,417 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, Loyola University Chicago has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19.51%, while University of Northern Iowa has the highest rate of 22.38% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | 19.51% (18.96% / 19.77%) | 540 (168 / 372) | 2,768 (886 / 1,882) |
| University of Northern Iowa | 22.38% (19.60% / 23.95%) | 369 (117 / 252) | 1,649 (597 / 1,052) |
| Average | 20.58% (19.22% / 21.27%) | 909 (285 / 624) |
4,417 (1,483 / 2,934) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.00% for full-time students and 44.50% 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.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | 82% | 60% |
| University of Northern Iowa | 82% | 29% |
| Average | 82.00% | 44.50% |
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