Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.89% where 3,713 students out of 5,635 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, Illinois State University has the most highest graduation rate of 66.98%, while University of Northern Iowa has the lowest rate of 63.84%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | 66.98% (60.52% / 71.78%) | 2,465 (949 / 1,516) |
3,680 (1,568 / 2,112) |
| University of Northern Iowa | 63.84% (60.18% / 66.24%) | 1,248 (467 / 781) |
1,955 (776 / 1,179) |
| Average | 65.89% (60.41% / 69.80%) |
3,713 (1,416 / 2,297) |
5,635 (2,344 / 3,291) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.17% where 492 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,955 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 3,680 (1,568 / 2,112) |
| University of Northern Iowa | 25.17% (24.61% / 25.53%) | 492 (191 / 301) | 1,955 (776 / 1,179) |
| Average | 25.17% (24.61% / 25.53%) | 492 (191 / 301) |
1,955 (776 / 1,179) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.50% for full-time students and 35.00% 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, University of Northern Iowa has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Illinois State University has the lowest rate of 80%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | 80% | 32% |
| University of Northern Iowa | 83% | 38% |
| Average | 81.50% | 35.00% |