Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 39.14% where 274 students out of 700 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, Bethel College-North Newton has the most highest graduation rate of 52.48%, while Ottawa University-Ottawa has the lowest rate of 28.49%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel College-North Newton | 52.48% (52.00% / 52.94%) | 53 (26 / 27) |
101 (50 / 51) |
| Friends University | 45.40% (40.26% / 50.00%) | 74 (31 / 43) |
163 (77 / 86) |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 28.49% (19.83% / 42.86%) | 53 (23 / 30) |
186 (116 / 70) |
| University of Saint Mary | 38.52% (34.25% / 44.90%) | 47 (25 / 22) |
122 (73 / 49) |
| Sterling College | 36.72% (24.32% / 53.70%) | 47 (18 / 29) |
128 (74 / 54) |
| Ottawa University-Online | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 39.14% (31.54% / 48.71%) |
274 (123 / 151) |
700 (390 / 310) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 44.80% where 112 students have transferred out from schools out of 250 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, Sterling College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 43.75%, while University of Saint Mary has the highest rate of 45.90% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel College-North Newton | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 101 (50 / 51) |
| Friends University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 163 (77 / 86) |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 186 (116 / 70) |
| University of Saint Mary | 45.90% (50.68% / 38.78%) | 56 (37 / 19) | 122 (73 / 49) |
| Sterling College | 43.75% (47.30% / 38.89%) | 56 (35 / 21) | 128 (74 / 54) |
| Ottawa University-Online | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 44.80% (48.98% / 38.83%) | 112 (72 / 40) |
250 (147 / 103) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 64.60% for full-time students and 68.00% 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, Bethel College-North Newton has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while Ottawa University-Ottawa has the lowest rate of 57%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel College-North Newton | 75% | - |
| Friends University | 62% | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 57% | 36% |
| University of Saint Mary | 70% | 100% |
| Sterling College | 59% | - |
| Ottawa University-Online | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 64.60% | 68.00% |