Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.10% where 2,830 students out of 5,330 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, Wayne State University has the most highest graduation rate of 58.44%, while Eastern Michigan University has the lowest rate of 46.44%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | 46.44% (41.52% / 49.62%) | 1,103 (387 / 716) |
2,375 (932 / 1,443) |
| Wayne State University | 58.44% (55.45% / 60.42%) | 1,727 (651 / 1,076) |
2,955 (1,174 / 1,781) |
| Average | 53.10% (49.29% / 55.58%) |
2,830 (1,038 / 1,792) |
5,330 (2,106 / 3,224) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.22% where 627 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,955 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Wayne State University | 21.22% (19.42% / 22.40%) | 627 (228 / 399) | 2,955 (1,174 / 1,781) |
| Average | 21.22% (19.42% / 22.40%) | 627 (228 / 399) |
2,955 (1,174 / 1,781) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.00% for full-time students and 40.50% 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, Wayne State University has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Eastern Michigan University has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | 69% | 38% |
| Wayne State University | 83% | 43% |
| Average | 76.00% | 40.50% |
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