Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 41.78% where 1,181 students out of 2,827 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, Southeastern Louisiana University has the most highest graduation rate of 43.87%, while Grambling State University has the lowest rate of 36.88%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | 36.88% (29.18% / 42.39%) | 312 (103 / 209) |
846 (353 / 493) |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 43.87% (37.28% / 48.13%) | 869 (290 / 579) |
1,981 (778 / 1,203) |
| Average | 41.78% (34.75% / 46.46%) |
1,181 (393 / 788) |
2,827 (1,131 / 1,696) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 32.31% where 640 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,981 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 846 (353 / 493) |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 32.31% (31.49% / 32.83%) | 640 (245 / 395) | 1,981 (778 / 1,203) |
| Average | 32.31% (31.49% / 32.83%) | 640 (245 / 395) |
1,981 (778 / 1,203) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 49.00% 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, Grambling State University has the most highest retention rate of 72%, while Southeastern Louisiana University has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | 72% | 47% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 71% | 51% |
| Average | 71.50% | 49.00% |