Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.45% where 4,021 students out of 6,337 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey has the lowest rate of 55.98%.
| 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-Camden | 64.78% (58.51% / 69.54%) | 423 (165 / 258) |
653 (282 / 371) |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 66.24% (62.52% / 69.38%) | 885 (382 / 503) |
1,336 (611 / 725) |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 55.98% (49.01% / 62.34%) | 768 (321 / 447) |
1,372 (655 / 717) |
| Thomas Edison State University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 63.45% (58.34% / 67.14%) |
4,021 (1,549 / 2,472) |
6,337 (2,655 / 3,682) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.30% where 1,350 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,337 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-Camden has the lowest transfer-out rate of 15.93%, while William Paterson University of New Jersey has the highest rate of 25.00% (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-Camden | 15.93% (18.44% / 14.02%) | 104 (52 / 52) | 653 (282 / 371) |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 18.19% (19.48% / 17.10%) | 243 (119 / 124) | 1,336 (611 / 725) |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 25.00% (26.41% / 23.71%) | 343 (173 / 170) | 1,372 (655 / 717) |
| Thomas Edison State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 21.30% (22.15% / 20.70%) | 1,350 (588 / 762) |
6,337 (2,655 / 3,682) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.25% for full-time students and 52.25% 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | 81% | 70% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | 79% | 43% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | 82% | 60% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 71% | 36% |
| Thomas Edison State University | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 78.25% | 52.25% |