Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.02% where 3,023 students out of 4,380 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, Towson University has the most highest graduation rate of 69.76%, while Hofstra University has the lowest rate of 67.77%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 69.76% (63.58% / 73.38%) | 1,917 (646 / 1,271) |
2,748 (1,016 / 1,732) |
| Hofstra University | 67.77% (63.74% / 70.76%) | 1,106 (443 / 663) |
1,632 (695 / 937) |
| Average | 69.02% (63.65% / 72.46%) |
3,023 (1,089 / 1,934) |
4,380 (1,711 / 2,669) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.71% where 951 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,380 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, Towson University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 20.20%, while Hofstra University has the highest rate of 24.26% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 20.20% (21.26% / 19.57%) | 555 (216 / 339) | 2,748 (1,016 / 1,732) |
| Hofstra University | 24.26% (26.04% / 22.95%) | 396 (181 / 215) | 1,632 (695 / 937) |
| Average | 21.71% (23.20% / 20.76%) | 951 (397 / 554) |
4,380 (1,711 / 2,669) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.50% 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, Hofstra University has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Towson University has the lowest rate of 82%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 82% | 48% |
| Hofstra University | 83% | 50% |
| Average | 82.50% | 49.00% |