Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.54% where 2,283 students out of 3,331 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, Ramapo College of New Jersey has the most highest graduation rate of 69.53%, while Rowan University has the lowest rate of 68.15%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | 68.15% (65.72% / 71.88%) | 1,628 (953 / 675) |
2,389 (1,450 / 939) |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | 69.53% (63.00% / 74.95%) | 655 (269 / 386) |
942 (427 / 515) |
| Average | 68.54% (65.10% / 72.97%) |
2,283 (1,222 / 1,061) |
3,331 (1,877 / 1,454) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.85% where 528 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,331 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, Rowan University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 14.11%, while Ramapo College of New Jersey has the highest rate of 20.28% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | 14.11% (14.62% / 13.31%) | 337 (212 / 125) | 2,389 (1,450 / 939) |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | 20.28% (22.48% / 18.45%) | 191 (96 / 95) | 942 (427 / 515) |
| Average | 15.85% (16.41% / 15.13%) | 528 (308 / 220) |
3,331 (1,877 / 1,454) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 84.50% for full-time students and 49.00% 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, Rowan University has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Ramapo College of New Jersey has the lowest rate of 84%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | 85% | 41% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | 84% | 57% |
| Average | 84.50% | 49.00% |