Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 91.18% where 1,396 students out of 1,531 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, Colgate University has the most highest graduation rate of 91.25%, while College of the Holy Cross has the lowest rate of 91.11%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | 91.11% (87.05% / 94.78%) | 697 (316 / 381) |
765 (363 / 402) |
| Colgate University | 91.25% (90.96% / 91.47%) | 699 (302 / 397) |
766 (332 / 434) |
| Average | 91.18% (88.92% / 93.06%) |
1,396 (618 / 778) |
1,531 (695 / 836) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 4.57% where 70 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,531 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, College of the Holy Cross has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.35%, while Colgate University has the highest rate of 6.79% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | 2.35% (3.58% / 1.24%) | 18 (13 / 5) | 765 (363 / 402) |
| Colgate University | 6.79% (6.02% / 7.37%) | 52 (20 / 32) | 766 (332 / 434) |
| Average | 4.57% (4.75% / 4.43%) | 70 (33 / 37) |
1,531 (695 / 836) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 94.50% for full-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, College of the Holy Cross has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while Colgate University has the lowest rate of 94%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | 95% | - |
| Colgate University | 94% | - |
| Average | 94.50% | 0.00% |