Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.65% where 1,473 students out of 2,555 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, Northwestern Michigan College has the most highest graduation rate of 58.82%, while Oakland University has the lowest rate of 57.64%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan College | 58.82% (57.14% / 66.67%) | 10 (8 / 2) |
17 (14 / 3) |
| Oakland University | 57.64% (55.00% / 59.52%) | 1,463 (578 / 885) |
2,538 (1,051 / 1,487) |
| Average | 57.65% (55.02% / 59.53%) |
1,473 (586 / 887) |
2,555 (1,065 / 1,490) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.67% where 707 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,555 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, Northwestern Michigan College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.88%, while Oakland University has the highest rate of 27.82% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan College | 5.88% (7.14% / 0.00%) | 1 (1 / 0) | 17 (14 / 3) |
| Oakland University | 27.82% (26.17% / 28.98%) | 706 (275 / 431) | 2,538 (1,051 / 1,487) |
| Average | 27.67% (25.92% / 28.93%) | 707 (276 / 431) |
2,555 (1,065 / 1,490) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.50% for full-time students and 50.00% 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 Oakland University has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan College | 92% | - |
| Oakland University | 75% | 50% |
| Average | 83.50% | 50.00% |