Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.56% where 853 students out of 1,623 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, Central Connecticut State University has the most highest graduation rate of 53.47%, while Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has the lowest rate of 49.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | 53.47% (46.71% / 61.58%) | 670 (319 / 351) |
1,253 (683 / 570) |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 49.46% (39.43% / 58.46%) | 183 (69 / 114) |
370 (175 / 195) |
| Average | 52.56% (45.22% / 60.78%) |
853 (388 / 465) |
1,623 (858 / 765) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.17% where 441 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,623 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.
Among the selected colleges, Central Connecticut State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.54%, while Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has the highest rate of 32.70% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | 25.54% (27.67% / 22.98%) | 320 (189 / 131) | 1,253 (683 / 570) |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 32.70% (42.86% / 23.59%) | 121 (75 / 46) | 370 (175 / 195) |
| Average | 27.17% (30.77% / 23.14%) | 441 (264 / 177) |
1,623 (858 / 765) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.50% for full-time students and 39.50% 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, Central Connecticut State University has the most highest retention rate of 77%, while Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | 77% | 50% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 76% | 29% |
| Average | 76.50% | 39.50% |