Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 61.71% where 2,145 students out of 3,476 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, Central Michigan University has the most highest graduation rate of 61.72%, while Northwestern Michigan College has the lowest rate of 58.82%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Central Michigan University | 61.72% (57.39% / 64.87%) | 2,135 (835 / 1,300) |
3,459 (1,455 / 2,004) |
Northwestern Michigan College | 58.82% (57.14% / 66.67%) | 10 (8 / 2) |
17 (14 / 3) |
Average | 61.71% (57.39% / 64.87%) |
2,145 (843 / 1,302) |
3,476 (1,469 / 2,007) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 5.88% where 1 students have transferred out from schools out of 17 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) |
---|---|---|---|
Central Michigan University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 3,459 (1,455 / 2,004) |
Northwestern Michigan College | 5.88% (7.14% / 0.00%) | 1 (1 / 0) | 17 (14 / 3) |
Average | 5.88% (7.14% / 0.00%) | 1 (1 / 0) |
17 (14 / 3) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.00% for full-time students and 42.00% 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, Northwestern Michigan College has the most highest retention rate of 92%, while Central Michigan University has the lowest rate of 72%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Central Michigan University | 72% | 42% |
Northwestern Michigan College | 92% | - |
Average | 82.00% | 42.00% |