Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 40.88% where 195 students out of 477 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, McPherson College has the most highest graduation rate of 49.48%, while Kansas Wesleyan University has the lowest rate of 32.30%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 32.30% (19.51% / 45.57%) | 52 (16 / 36) |
161 (82 / 79) |
| McPherson College | 49.48% (39.68% / 67.65%) | 96 (50 / 46) |
194 (126 / 68) |
| University of Saint Mary | 38.52% (34.25% / 44.90%) | 47 (25 / 22) |
122 (73 / 49) |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Donnelly College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Baker University School of Nursing | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 40.88% (32.38% / 53.06%) |
195 (91 / 104) |
477 (281 / 196) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 49.82% where 141 students have transferred out from schools out of 283 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 Saint Mary has the lowest transfer-out rate of 45.90%, while Kansas Wesleyan University has the highest rate of 52.80% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 52.80% (62.20% / 43.04%) | 85 (51 / 34) | 161 (82 / 79) |
| McPherson College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 194 (126 / 68) |
| University of Saint Mary | 45.90% (50.68% / 38.78%) | 56 (37 / 19) | 122 (73 / 49) |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Donnelly College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Baker University School of Nursing | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 49.82% (56.77% / 41.41%) | 141 (88 / 53) |
283 (155 / 128) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.00% for full-time students and 66.50% 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.
Among the selected colleges, Donnelly College has the most highest retention rate of 77%, while Kansas Wesleyan University has the lowest rate of 62%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 62% | - | |
| McPherson College | 63% | - | |
| University of Saint Mary | 70% | 100% | |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Donnelly College | 77% | 33% | |
| Baker University School of Nursing | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.00% | 66.50% | |