Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.85% where 5,242 students out of 7,505 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, Kansas State University has the most highest graduation rate of 71.09%, while University of Kansas has the lowest rate of 68.81%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | 68.81% (65.79% / 71.41%) | 2,817 (1,246 / 1,571) |
4,094 (1,894 / 2,200) |
| Kansas State University | 71.09% (67.91% / 74.19%) | 2,425 (1,143 / 1,282) |
3,411 (1,683 / 1,728) |
| Average | 69.85% (66.79% / 72.63%) |
5,242 (2,389 / 2,853) |
7,505 (3,577 / 3,928) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.80% where 1,411 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,505 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, Kansas State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 16.68%, while University of Kansas has the highest rate of 20.57% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | 20.57% (20.64% / 20.50%) | 842 (391 / 451) | 4,094 (1,894 / 2,200) |
| Kansas State University | 16.68% (16.82% / 16.55%) | 569 (283 / 286) | 3,411 (1,683 / 1,728) |
| Average | 18.80% (18.84% / 18.76%) | 1,411 (674 / 737) |
7,505 (3,577 / 3,928) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 86.00% for full-time students and 54.50% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | 86% | 65% |
| Kansas State University | 86% | 44% |
| Average | 86.00% | 54.50% |
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