Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 41.64% where 1,106 students out of 2,656 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, McNeese State University has the most highest graduation rate of 46.48%, while Lamar University has the lowest rate of 37.70%.
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) |
Lamar University | 37.70% (32.57% / 41.82%) | 552 (212 / 340) |
1,464 (651 / 813) |
Average | 41.64% (36.54% / 45.50%) |
1,106 (418 / 688) |
2,656 (1,144 / 1,512) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 32.19% where 855 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,656 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, McNeese State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.59%, while Lamar University has the highest rate of 36.75% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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McNeese State University | 26.59% (27.79% / 25.75%) | 317 (137 / 180) | 1,192 (493 / 699) |
Lamar University | 36.75% (37.17% / 36.41%) | 538 (242 / 296) | 1,464 (651 / 813) |
Average | 32.19% (33.13% / 31.48%) | 855 (379 / 476) |
2,656 (1,144 / 1,512) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 64.00% for full-time students and 53.50% 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, McNeese State University has the most highest retention rate of 69%, while Lamar University has the lowest rate of 59%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
McNeese State University | 69% | 52% |
Lamar University | 59% | 55% |
Average | 64.00% | 53.50% |