Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 67.58% where 540 students out of 799 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, Bethel University has the most highest graduation rate of 74.69%, while Concordia University-Saint Paul has the lowest rate of 51.24%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 74.69% (69.19% / 78.03%) | 416 (146 / 270) |
557 (211 / 346) |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 51.24% (46.55% / 55.56%) | 124 (54 / 70) |
242 (116 / 126) |
| Average | 67.58% (61.16% / 72.03%) |
540 (200 / 340) |
799 (327 / 472) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 35.95% where 87 students have transferred out from schools out of 242 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 557 (211 / 346) |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 35.95% (37.07% / 34.92%) | 87 (43 / 44) | 242 (116 / 126) |
| Average | 35.95% (37.07% / 34.92%) | 87 (43 / 44) |
242 (116 / 126) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.00% for full-time students and 75.00% 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, Bethel University has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Concordia University-Saint Paul has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 83% | 50% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 61% | 100% |
| Average | 72.00% | 75.00% |