Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 61.84% where 2,671 students out of 4,319 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, Ball State University has the most highest graduation rate of 64.01%, while University of Alaska Fairbanks has the lowest rate of 43.21%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | 43.21% (40.44% / 45.98%) | 194 (91 / 103) |
449 (225 / 224) |
| Ball State University | 64.01% (61.71% / 65.52%) | 2,477 (951 / 1,526) |
3,870 (1,541 / 2,329) |
| Average | 61.84% (59.00% / 63.81%) |
2,671 (1,042 / 1,629) |
4,319 (1,766 / 2,553) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.39% where 1,010 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,319 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 Alaska Fairbanks has the lowest transfer-out rate of 21.38%, while Ball State University has the highest rate of 23.62% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | 21.38% (20.44% / 22.32%) | 96 (46 / 50) | 449 (225 / 224) |
| Ball State University | 23.62% (22.32% / 24.47%) | 914 (344 / 570) | 3,870 (1,541 / 2,329) |
| Average | 23.39% (22.08% / 24.29%) | 1,010 (390 / 620) |
4,319 (1,766 / 2,553) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 50.00% 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, Ball State University has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while University of Alaska Fairbanks has the lowest rate of 70%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | 70% | 43% |
| Ball State University | 73% | 57% |
| Average | 71.50% | 50.00% |