Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.24% where 885 students out of 1,694 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, Washburn University has the most highest graduation rate of 53.67%, while Fort Hays State University has the lowest rate of 50.91%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | 50.91% (43.56% / 57.20%) | 446 (176 / 270) |
876 (404 / 472) |
| Washburn University | 53.67% (47.08% / 58.01%) | 439 (153 / 286) |
818 (325 / 493) |
| Average | 52.24% (45.13% / 57.62%) |
885 (329 / 556) |
1,694 (729 / 965) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.21% where 198 students have transferred out from schools out of 818 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 876 (404 / 472) |
| Washburn University | 24.21% (25.85% / 23.12%) | 198 (84 / 114) | 818 (325 / 493) |
| Average | 24.21% (25.85% / 23.12%) | 198 (84 / 114) |
818 (325 / 493) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.50% for full-time students and 39.50% 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, Fort Hays State University has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Washburn University has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | 76% | 39% |
| Washburn University | 69% | 40% |
| Average | 72.50% | 39.50% |