Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.02% where 593 students out of 835 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, University of Detroit Mercy has the most highest graduation rate of 72.94%, while Great Lakes Christian College has the lowest rate of 32.00%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | 70.93% (70.83% / 71.01%) | 205 (85 / 120) |
289 (120 / 169) |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 72.94% (70.71% / 74.30%) | 380 (140 / 240) |
521 (198 / 323) |
| Great Lakes Christian College | 32.00% (38.46% / 25.00%) | 8 (5 / 3) |
25 (13 / 12) |
| Baker College of Muskegon | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Calvin University - Handlon Campus | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 71.02% (69.49% / 72.02%) |
593 (230 / 363) |
835 (331 / 504) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.65% where 143 students have transferred out from schools out of 810 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, Andrews University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 7.96%, while University of Detroit Mercy has the highest rate of 23.03% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | 7.96% (10.83% / 5.92%) | 23 (13 / 10) | 289 (120 / 169) |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 23.03% (24.24% / 22.29%) | 120 (48 / 72) | 521 (198 / 323) |
| Great Lakes Christian College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 25 (13 / 12) |
| Baker College of Muskegon | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Calvin University - Handlon Campus | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 17.65% (19.18% / 16.67%) | 143 (61 / 82) |
810 (318 / 492) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.33% for full-time students and 48.00% 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, University of Detroit Mercy has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Great Lakes Christian College has the lowest rate of 77%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | 82% | 60% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 85% | 59% |
| Great Lakes Christian College | 77% | 25% |
| Baker College of Muskegon | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Calvin University - Handlon Campus | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 81.33% | 48.00% |