Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 70.35% where 4,166 students out of 5,922 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 Missouri-Columbia has the most highest graduation rate of 74.94%, while Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest rate of 54.23%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 74.94% (71.55% / 77.66%) | 3,454 (1,469 / 1,985) |
4,609 (2,053 / 2,556) |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 54.23% (51.64% / 56.09%) | 712 (284 / 428) |
1,313 (550 / 763) |
| Average | 70.35% (67.35% / 72.70%) |
4,166 (1,753 / 2,413) |
5,922 (2,603 / 3,319) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.74% where 338 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,313 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Northwest Missouri State University | 25.74% (21.64% / 28.70%) | 338 (119 / 219) | 1,313 (550 / 763) |
| Average | 25.74% (21.64% / 28.70%) | 338 (119 / 219) |
1,313 (550 / 763) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.50% for full-time students and 57.00% 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 Missouri-Columbia has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Northwest Missouri State University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 93% | 67% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 74% | 47% |
| Average | 83.50% | 57.00% |
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