Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.18% where 1,187 students out of 2,275 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, Framingham State University has the most highest graduation rate of 54.61%, while University of Massachusetts-Boston has the lowest rate of 51.01%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | 54.61% (45.54% / 61.32%) | 403 (143 / 260) |
738 (314 / 424) |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | 51.01% (44.23% / 57.25%) | 784 (326 / 458) |
1,537 (737 / 800) |
| Average | 52.18% (44.62% / 58.66%) |
1,187 (469 / 718) |
2,275 (1,051 / 1,224) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.80% where 587 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,275 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, University of Massachusetts-Boston has the lowest transfer-out rate of 24.85%, while Framingham State University has the highest rate of 27.78% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | 27.78% (27.07% / 28.30%) | 205 (85 / 120) | 738 (314 / 424) |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | 24.85% (24.42% / 25.25%) | 382 (180 / 202) | 1,537 (737 / 800) |
| Average | 25.80% (25.21% / 26.31%) | 587 (265 / 322) |
2,275 (1,051 / 1,224) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 68.50% 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, University of Massachusetts-Boston has the most highest retention rate of 72%, while Framingham State University has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | 71% | 100% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | 72% | 37% |
| Average | 71.50% | 68.50% |