Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.63% where 2,830 students out of 4,312 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, Rutgers University-Newark has the most highest graduation rate of 66.24%, while Montclair State University has the lowest rate of 65.36%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | 65.36% (61.52% / 67.63%) | 1,945 (681 / 1,264) |
2,976 (1,107 / 1,869) |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 66.24% (62.52% / 69.38%) | 885 (382 / 503) |
1,336 (611 / 725) |
| Average | 65.63% (61.87% / 68.12%) |
2,830 (1,063 / 1,767) |
4,312 (1,718 / 2,594) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.94% where 903 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,312 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, Rutgers University-Newark has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.19%, while Montclair State University has the highest rate of 22.18% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | 22.18% (22.04% / 22.26%) | 660 (244 / 416) | 2,976 (1,107 / 1,869) |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 18.19% (19.48% / 17.10%) | 243 (119 / 124) | 1,336 (611 / 725) |
| Average | 20.94% (21.13% / 20.82%) | 903 (363 / 540) |
4,312 (1,718 / 2,594) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.50% for full-time students and 65.00% 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, Rutgers University-Newark has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Montclair State University has the lowest rate of 81%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | 81% | 70% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 82% | 60% |
| Average | 81.50% | 65.00% |