Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 80.83% where 683 students out of 845 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, Amherst College has the most highest graduation rate of 93.90%, while Nichols College has the lowest rate of 62.61%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | 93.90% (90.72% / 96.86%) | 462 (215 / 247) |
492 (237 / 255) |
| Nichols College | 62.61% (58.15% / 70.63%) | 221 (132 / 89) |
353 (227 / 126) |
| Average | 80.83% (74.78% / 88.19%) |
683 (347 / 336) |
845 (464 / 381) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 4.85% where 41 students have transferred out from schools out of 845 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, Amherst College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.85%, while Nichols College has the highest rate of 7.65% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | 2.85% (4.22% / 1.57%) | 14 (10 / 4) | 492 (237 / 255) |
| Nichols College | 7.65% (8.37% / 6.35%) | 27 (19 / 8) | 353 (227 / 126) |
| Average | 4.85% (6.25% / 3.15%) | 41 (29 / 12) |
845 (464 / 381) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 84.50% for full-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, Amherst College has the most highest retention rate of 97%, while Nichols College has the lowest rate of 72%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | 97% | - |
| Nichols College | 72% | - |
| Average | 84.50% | 0.00% |
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