Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.48% where 1,835 students out of 3,138 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 College of Art and Design has the most highest graduation rate of 66.04%, while Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has the lowest rate of 55.69%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Bridgewater State University | 56.06% (52.53% / 58.56%) | 773 (301 / 472) |
1,379 (573 / 806) |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 66.04% (61.70% / 67.50%) | 247 (58 / 189) |
374 (94 / 280) |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 55.69% (45.08% / 62.07%) | 181 (55 / 126) |
325 (122 / 203) |
Westfield State University | 59.81% (53.28% / 64.78%) | 634 (244 / 390) |
1,060 (458 / 602) |
Quincy College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 58.48% (52.77% / 62.24%) |
1,835 (658 / 1,177) |
3,138 (1,247 / 1,891) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.47% where 164 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,060 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.
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Bridgewater State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,379 (573 / 806) |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 374 (94 / 280) |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 325 (122 / 203) |
Westfield State University | 15.47% (12.66% / 17.61%) | 164 (58 / 106) | 1,060 (458 / 602) |
Quincy College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 15.47% (12.66% / 17.61%) | 164 (58 / 106) |
1,060 (458 / 602) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.00% for full-time students and 35.80% 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 College of Art and Design has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while Quincy College has the lowest rate of 62%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Bridgewater State University | 75% | 29% |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 84% | 33% |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 64% | 67% |
Westfield State University | 75% | 17% |
Quincy College | 62% | 33% |
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
Average | 72.00% | 35.80% |