Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.61% where 2,260 students out of 3,856 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 North Carolina A & T State University has the lowest rate of 56.68%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | 56.68% (48.72% / 62.48%) | 1,107 (401 / 706) |
1,953 (823 / 1,130) |
| Western Carolina University | 60.59% (57.56% / 63.09%) | 1,153 (495 / 658) |
1,903 (860 / 1,043) |
| Average | 58.61% (53.24% / 62.77%) |
2,260 (896 / 1,364) |
3,856 (1,683 / 2,173) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.84% where 958 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,856 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, North Carolina A & T State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 21.66%, while Western Carolina University has the highest rate of 28.11% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | 21.66% (21.75% / 21.59%) | 423 (179 / 244) | 1,953 (823 / 1,130) |
| Western Carolina University | 28.11% (28.14% / 28.09%) | 535 (242 / 293) | 1,903 (860 / 1,043) |
| Average | 24.84% (25.01% / 24.71%) | 958 (421 / 537) |
3,856 (1,683 / 2,173) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.50% for full-time students and 55.50% 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, North Carolina A & T State University has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Western Carolina University has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | 74% | 43% |
| Western Carolina University | 71% | 68% |
| Average | 72.50% | 55.50% |