Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.77% where 1,153 students out of 2,185 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, Abilene Christian University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.32%, while McNeese State University has the lowest rate of 46.48%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
McNeese State University | 46.48% (41.78% / 49.79%) | 554 (206 / 348) |
1,192 (493 / 699) |
Abilene Christian University | 60.32% (57.14% / 62.46%) | 599 (228 / 371) |
993 (399 / 594) |
Average | 52.77% (48.65% / 55.61%) |
1,153 (434 / 719) |
2,185 (892 / 1,293) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 14.65% where 320 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,185 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, Abilene Christian University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 0.30%, while McNeese State University has the highest rate of 26.59% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
McNeese State University | 26.59% (27.79% / 25.75%) | 317 (137 / 180) | 1,192 (493 / 699) |
Abilene Christian University | 0.30% (0.25% / 0.34%) | 3 (1 / 2) | 993 (399 / 594) |
Average | 14.65% (15.47% / 14.08%) | 320 (138 / 182) |
2,185 (892 / 1,293) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.00% for full-time students and 52.00% 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, Abilene Christian University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while McNeese State University has the lowest rate of 69%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
McNeese State University | 69% | 52% |
Abilene Christian University | 79% | - |
Average | 74.00% | 52.00% |