Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 83.13% where 5,235 students out of 6,297 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, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the most highest graduation rate of 85.29%, while Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest rate of 45.10%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 85.29% (83.43% / 86.75%) | 5,083 (2,195 / 2,888) |
5,960 (2,631 / 3,329) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 45.10% (37.91% / 51.09%) | 152 (58 / 94) |
337 (153 / 184) |
| Average | 83.13% (80.93% / 84.88%) |
5,235 (2,253 / 2,982) |
6,297 (2,784 / 3,513) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.31% where 649 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,297 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, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the lowest transfer-out rate of 8.83%, while Southwest Minnesota State University has the highest rate of 36.50% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 8.83% (9.08% / 8.62%) | 526 (239 / 287) | 5,960 (2,631 / 3,329) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 36.50% (40.52% / 33.15%) | 123 (62 / 61) | 337 (153 / 184) |
| Average | 10.31% (10.81% / 9.91%) | 649 (301 / 348) |
6,297 (2,784 / 3,513) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.50% for full-time students and 45.50% 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, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the most highest retention rate of 91%, while Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 91% | 67% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 74% | 24% |
| Average | 82.50% | 45.50% |
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