Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 51.24% where 2,685 students out of 5,240 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, Western Carolina University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.59%, while Elizabeth City State University has the lowest rate of 42.08%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State University | 42.08% (39.81% / 44.44%) | 85 (41 / 44) |
202 (103 / 99) |
| North Carolina Central University | 44.24% (37.23% / 47.63%) | 499 (137 / 362) |
1,128 (368 / 760) |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 45.17% (40.77% / 48.59%) | 482 (190 / 292) |
1,067 (466 / 601) |
| Winston-Salem State University | 49.57% (46.15% / 50.97%) | 466 (126 / 340) |
940 (273 / 667) |
| Western Carolina University | 60.59% (57.56% / 63.09%) | 1,153 (495 / 658) |
1,903 (860 / 1,043) |
| Average | 51.24% (47.78% / 53.50%) |
2,685 (989 / 1,696) |
5,240 (2,070 / 3,170) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.89% where 1,514 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,240 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, Elizabeth City State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.24%, while University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the highest rate of 32.61% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State University | 26.24% (20.39% / 32.32%) | 53 (21 / 32) | 202 (103 / 99) |
| North Carolina Central University | 27.66% (26.90% / 28.03%) | 312 (99 / 213) | 1,128 (368 / 760) |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 32.61% (31.76% / 33.28%) | 348 (148 / 200) | 1,067 (466 / 601) |
| Winston-Salem State University | 28.30% (24.18% / 29.99%) | 266 (66 / 200) | 940 (273 / 667) |
| Western Carolina University | 28.11% (28.14% / 28.09%) | 535 (242 / 293) | 1,903 (860 / 1,043) |
| Average | 28.89% (27.83% / 29.59%) | 1,514 (576 / 938) |
5,240 (2,070 / 3,170) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.40% for full-time students and 44.00% 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, Winston-Salem State University has the most highest retention rate of 77%, while Western Carolina University has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State University | 76% | - |
| North Carolina Central University | 76% | 47% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 72% | 17% |
| Winston-Salem State University | 77% | - |
| Western Carolina University | 71% | 68% |
| Average | 74.40% | 44.00% |