Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 81.19% where 6,014 students out of 7,407 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 84.36%, while The New School has the lowest rate of 69.27%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 84.36% (82.70% / 85.77%) | 4,939 (2,233 / 2,706) |
5,855 (2,700 / 3,155) |
| The New School | 69.27% (64.86% / 70.55%) | 1,075 (227 / 848) |
1,552 (350 / 1,202) |
| Average | 81.19% (80.66% / 81.57%) |
6,014 (2,460 / 3,554) |
7,407 (3,050 / 4,357) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.37% where 768 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,407 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 9.39%, while The New School has the highest rate of 14.05% (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 | 9.39% (9.74% / 9.10%) | 550 (263 / 287) | 5,855 (2,700 / 3,155) |
| The New School | 14.05% (10.29% / 15.14%) | 218 (36 / 182) | 1,552 (350 / 1,202) |
| Average | 10.37% (9.80% / 10.76%) | 768 (299 / 469) |
7,407 (3,050 / 4,357) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 86.50% for full-time students and 66.00% 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, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the most highest retention rate of 90%, while The New School has the lowest rate of 83%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 90% | 63% |
| The New School | 83% | 69% |
| Average | 86.50% | 66.00% |