Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.99% where 3,044 students out of 5,638 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, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has the most highest graduation rate of 56.54%, while Cleveland State University has the lowest rate of 48.94%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | 56.54% (52.77% / 59.26%) | 2,118 (829 / 1,289) |
3,746 (1,571 / 2,175) |
| Cleveland State University | 48.94% (46.70% / 50.83%) | 926 (403 / 523) |
1,892 (863 / 1,029) |
| Average | 53.99% (50.62% / 56.55%) |
3,044 (1,232 / 1,812) |
5,638 (2,434 / 3,204) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 26.59% where 1,499 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,638 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, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has the lowest transfer-out rate of 20.05%, while Cleveland State University has the highest rate of 39.53% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | 20.05% (19.29% / 20.60%) | 751 (303 / 448) | 3,746 (1,571 / 2,175) |
| Cleveland State University | 39.53% (42.87% / 36.73%) | 748 (370 / 378) | 1,892 (863 / 1,029) |
| Average | 26.59% (27.65% / 25.78%) | 1,499 (673 / 826) |
5,638 (2,434 / 3,204) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.00% for full-time students and 40.00% 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, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has the most highest retention rate of 71%, while Cleveland State University has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | 71% | 48% |
| Cleveland State University | 69% | 32% |
| Average | 70.00% | 40.00% |