Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.16% where 158 students out of 315 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, The University of Montana-Western has the most highest graduation rate of 57.85%, while Montana State University-Northern has the lowest rate of 31.52%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-Northern | 31.52% (29.82% / 34.29%) | 29 (17 / 12) |
92 (57 / 35) |
| The University of Montana-Western | 57.85% (42.45% / 71.79%) | 129 (45 / 84) |
223 (106 / 117) |
| Average | 50.16% (38.04% / 63.16%) |
158 (62 / 96) |
315 (163 / 152) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.08% where 47 students have transferred out from schools out of 223 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-Northern | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 92 (57 / 35) |
| The University of Montana-Western | 21.08% (31.13% / 11.97%) | 47 (33 / 14) | 223 (106 / 117) |
| Average | 21.08% (31.13% / 11.97%) | 47 (33 / 14) |
223 (106 / 117) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.50% for full-time students and 75.00% 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, The University of Montana-Western has the most highest retention rate of 71%, while Montana State University-Northern has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-Northern | 68% | 75% |
| The University of Montana-Western | 71% | - |
| Average | 69.50% | 75.00% |