Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.74% where 2,207 students out of 4,032 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, Montana State University has the most highest graduation rate of 57.04%, while The University of Montana has the lowest rate of 49.15%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | 57.04% (52.24% / 63.06%) | 1,628 (829 / 799) |
2,854 (1,587 / 1,267) |
| The University of Montana | 49.15% (43.41% / 54.11%) | 579 (237 / 342) |
1,178 (546 / 632) |
| Average | 54.74% (49.98% / 60.08%) |
2,207 (1,066 / 1,141) |
4,032 (2,133 / 1,899) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.67% where 647 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,854 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | 22.67% (23.38% / 21.78%) | 647 (371 / 276) | 2,854 (1,587 / 1,267) |
| The University of Montana | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,178 (546 / 632) |
| Average | 22.67% (23.38% / 21.78%) | 647 (371 / 276) |
2,854 (1,587 / 1,267) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.50% for full-time students and 45.00% 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, Montana State University has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while The University of Montana has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | 75% | 55% |
| The University of Montana | 74% | 35% |
| Average | 74.50% | 45.00% |