Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.98% where 1,205 students out of 2,009 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, Truman State University has the most highest graduation rate of 71.02%, while Missouri Western State University has the lowest rate of 41.57%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Western State University | 41.57% (36.75% / 44.79%) | 313 (111 / 202) |
753 (302 / 451) |
| Truman State University | 71.02% (65.45% / 74.64%) | 892 (324 / 568) |
1,256 (495 / 761) |
| Average | 59.98% (54.58% / 63.53%) |
1,205 (435 / 770) |
2,009 (797 / 1,212) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.82% where 217 students have transferred out from schools out of 753 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 Western State University | 28.82% (27.81% / 29.49%) | 217 (84 / 133) | 753 (302 / 451) |
| Truman State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,256 (495 / 761) |
| Average | 28.82% (27.81% / 29.49%) | 217 (84 / 133) |
753 (302 / 451) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.00% for full-time students and 24.50% 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, Truman State University has the most highest retention rate of 81%, while Missouri Western State University has the lowest rate of 63%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Western State University | 63% | 29% |
| Truman State University | 81% | 20% |
| Average | 72.00% | 24.50% |