Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 64.25% where 744 students out of 1,158 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, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has the most highest graduation rate of 79.20%, while Fitchburg State University has the lowest rate of 56.39%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State University | 56.39% (51.76% / 60.77%) | 428 (191 / 237) |
759 (369 / 390) |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | 79.20% (79.38% / 77.78%) | 316 (281 / 35) |
399 (354 / 45) |
| Average | 64.25% (65.28% / 62.53%) |
744 (472 / 272) |
1,158 (723 / 435) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.53% where 203 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,158 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, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3.51%, while Fitchburg State University has the highest rate of 24.90% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State University | 24.90% (24.39% / 25.38%) | 189 (90 / 99) | 759 (369 / 390) |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | 3.51% (3.67% / 2.22%) | 14 (13 / 1) | 399 (354 / 45) |
| Average | 17.53% (14.25% / 22.99%) | 203 (103 / 100) |
1,158 (723 / 435) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.00% for full-time students and 50.00% 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, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has the most highest retention rate of 78%, while Fitchburg State University has the lowest rate of 72%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State University | 72% | 50% |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | 78% | - |
| Average | 75.00% | 50.00% |