Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 42.21% where 328 students out of 777 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 Kansas Wesleyan University has the lowest rate of 32.30%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 47.90% (38.52% / 57.76%) | 114 (47 / 67) |
238 (122 / 116) |
| 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) |
| Southwestern College | 38.46% (32.48% / 49.23%) | 70 (38 / 32) |
182 (117 / 65) |
| Tabor College | 44.12% (32.91% / 59.65%) | 60 (26 / 34) |
136 (79 / 57) |
| Ottawa University-Online | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 42.21% (33.49% / 53.20%) |
328 (145 / 183) |
777 (433 / 344) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 42.86% where 249 students have transferred out from schools out of 581 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, Baker University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 38.24%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 38.24% (45.90% / 30.17%) | 91 (56 / 35) | 238 (122 / 116) |
| 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) |
| Southwestern College | 40.11% (43.59% / 33.85%) | 73 (51 / 22) | 182 (117 / 65) |
| Tabor College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 136 (79 / 57) |
| Ottawa University-Online | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 42.86% (49.22% / 35.00%) | 249 (158 / 91) |
581 (321 / 260) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 62.20% for full-time students and 75.00% 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, Baker University has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Southwestern College has the lowest rate of 49%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 80% | 50% |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 62% | - |
| Manhattan Christian College | 57% | - |
| Southwestern College | 49% | 100% |
| Tabor College | 63% | - |
| Ottawa University-Online | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 62.20% | 75.00% |