Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.25% where 1,938 students out of 3,327 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, Tennessee Technological University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.15%, while Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest rate of 56.52%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | 56.52% (50.22% / 60.73%) | 984 (350 / 634) |
1,741 (697 / 1,044) |
| Tennessee Technological University | 60.15% (58.62% / 62.07%) | 954 (517 / 437) |
1,586 (882 / 704) |
| Average | 58.25% (54.91% / 61.27%) |
1,938 (867 / 1,071) |
3,327 (1,579 / 1,748) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 19.61% where 311 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,586 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,741 (697 / 1,044) |
| Tennessee Technological University | 19.61% (19.05% / 20.31%) | 311 (168 / 143) | 1,586 (882 / 704) |
| Average | 19.61% (19.05% / 20.31%) | 311 (168 / 143) |
1,586 (882 / 704) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.50% for full-time students and 38.50% 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, Tennessee Technological University has the most highest retention rate of 78%, while Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest rate of 73%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | 73% | 39% |
| Tennessee Technological University | 78% | 38% |
| Average | 75.50% | 38.50% |