Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 35.14% where 207 students out of 589 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, Manhattan Christian College has the most highest graduation rate of 53.33%, while Ottawa University-Ottawa has the lowest rate of 28.49%.
| 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) |
| Manhattan Christian College | 53.33% (54.55% / 51.85%) | 32 (18 / 14) |
60 (33 / 27) |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 28.49% (19.83% / 42.86%) | 53 (23 / 30) |
186 (116 / 70) |
| Southwestern College | 38.46% (32.48% / 49.23%) | 70 (38 / 32) |
182 (117 / 65) |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 35.14% (27.30% / 46.47%) |
207 (95 / 112) |
589 (348 / 241) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 46.06% where 158 students have transferred out from schools out of 343 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, Southwestern College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 40.11%, 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) |
| Manhattan Christian College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 60 (33 / 27) |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 186 (116 / 70) |
| Southwestern College | 40.11% (43.59% / 33.85%) | 73 (51 / 22) | 182 (117 / 65) |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 46.06% (51.26% / 38.89%) | 158 (102 / 56) |
343 (199 / 144) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 56.25% 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, Kansas Wesleyan University has the most highest retention rate of 62%, while Southwestern College has the lowest rate of 49%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 62% | - |
| Manhattan Christian College | 57% | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 57% | 36% |
| Southwestern College | 49% | 100% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 56.25% | 68.00% |