Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.23% where 1,132 students out of 1,978 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, Missouri University of Science and Technology has the most highest graduation rate of 61.67%, while Lincoln University has the lowest rate of 44.68%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 61.67% (58.87% / 70.57%) | 901 (654 / 247) |
1,461 (1,111 / 350) |
| Lincoln University | 44.68% (30.56% / 52.23%) | 231 (55 / 176) |
517 (180 / 337) |
| Average | 57.23% (54.92% / 61.57%) |
1,132 (709 / 423) |
1,978 (1,291 / 687) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.56% where 158 students have transferred out from schools out of 517 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,461 (1,111 / 350) |
| Lincoln University | 30.56% (35.00% / 28.19%) | 158 (63 / 95) | 517 (180 / 337) |
| Average | 30.56% (35.00% / 28.19%) | 158 (63 / 95) |
517 (180 / 337) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.50% for full-time students and 29.00% 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, Missouri University of Science and Technology has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while Lincoln University has the lowest rate of 79%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 86% | 25% |
| Lincoln University | 79% | 33% |
| Average | 82.50% | 29.00% |