Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 67.88% where 1,285 students out of 1,893 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, Calvin University has the most highest graduation rate of 76.96%, while Olivet College has the lowest rate of 44.06%.
| 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) |
| Calvin University | 76.96% (73.49% / 79.96%) | 688 (305 / 383) |
894 (415 / 479) |
| Lawrence Technological University | 65.75% (63.22% / 72.12%) | 240 (165 / 75) |
365 (261 / 104) |
| Olivet College | 44.06% (35.29% / 56.74%) | 152 (72 / 80) |
345 (204 / 141) |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Calvin University - Handlon Campus | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 67.88% (62.70% / 73.68%) |
1,285 (627 / 658) |
1,893 (1,000 / 893) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 16.27% where 308 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,893 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 Lawrence Technological University has the highest rate of 21.64% (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) |
| Calvin University | 14.88% (19.28% / 11.06%) | 133 (80 / 53) | 894 (415 / 479) |
| Lawrence Technological University | 21.64% (21.46% / 22.12%) | 79 (56 / 23) | 365 (261 / 104) |
| Olivet College | 21.16% (21.08% / 21.28%) | 73 (43 / 30) | 345 (204 / 141) |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | 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 | 16.27% (19.20% / 12.99%) | 308 (192 / 116) |
1,893 (1,000 / 893) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.75% for full-time students and 86.67% 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, Calvin University has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while Olivet College has the lowest rate of 65%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | 82% | 60% |
| Calvin University | 86% | 100% |
| Lawrence Technological University | 70% | - |
| Olivet College | 65% | 100% |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Calvin University - Handlon Campus | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 75.75% | 86.67% |