Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.65% where 3,038 students out of 4,362 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, Wheaton College has the most highest graduation rate of 88.27%, while Saint Xavier University has the lowest rate of 52.76%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson University | 53.11% (47.06% / 58.70%) | 94 (40 / 54) |
177 (85 / 92) |
| Loyola University Chicago | 72.57% (71.15% / 73.21%) | 1,902 (582 / 1,320) |
2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
| North Park University | 55.00% (43.33% / 63.33%) | 198 (65 / 133) |
360 (150 / 210) |
| Saint Xavier University | 52.76% (48.37% / 55.68%) | 325 (119 / 206) |
616 (246 / 370) |
| Wheaton College | 88.27% (83.71% / 91.98%) | 519 (221 / 298) |
588 (264 / 324) |
| Columbia College - Lake County | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 69.65% (65.71% / 71.85%) |
3,038 (1,027 / 2,011) |
4,362 (1,563 / 2,799) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.96% where 839 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,002 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, Wheaton College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 9.35%, while Saint Xavier University has the highest rate of 27.27% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson University | 21.47% (22.35% / 20.65%) | 38 (19 / 19) | 177 (85 / 92) |
| Loyola University Chicago | 22.05% (21.88% / 22.13%) | 578 (179 / 399) | 2,621 (818 / 1,803) |
| North Park University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 360 (150 / 210) |
| Saint Xavier University | 27.27% (22.76% / 30.27%) | 168 (56 / 112) | 616 (246 / 370) |
| Wheaton College | 9.35% (12.12% / 7.10%) | 55 (32 / 23) | 588 (264 / 324) |
| Columbia College - Lake County | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 20.96% (20.24% / 21.36%) | 839 (286 / 553) |
4,002 (1,413 / 2,589) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.80% for full-time students and 51.00% 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, Wheaton College has the most highest retention rate of 90%, while Judson University has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Judson University | 61% | - |
| Loyola University Chicago | 81% | 20% |
| North Park University | 71% | - |
| Saint Xavier University | 71% | 33% |
| Wheaton College | 90% | 100% |
| Columbia College - Lake County | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 74.80% | 51.00% |