Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 55.18% where 4,745 students out of 8,599 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, Ohio University-Main Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 65.09%, while Miami University-Middletown has the lowest rate of 22.98%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | 52.63% (51.59% / 53.94%) | 1,302 (714 / 588) |
2,474 (1,384 / 1,090) |
| Miami University-Middletown | 22.98% (15.18% / 29.41%) | 57 (17 / 40) |
248 (112 / 136) |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 33.93% (31.15% / 36.80%) | 418 (195 / 223) |
1,232 (626 / 606) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65.09% (62.70% / 67.00%) | 2,788 (1,192 / 1,596) |
4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Shawnee State University | 49.72% (43.14% / 58.23%) | 180 (88 / 92) |
362 (204 / 158) |
| Average | 55.18% (52.19% / 58.07%) |
4,745 (2,206 / 2,539) |
8,599 (4,227 / 4,372) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.39% where 2,527 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,599 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, Miami University-Middletown has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.39%, while Ohio State University-Newark Campus has the highest rate of 44.89% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | 26.19% (23.70% / 29.36%) | 648 (328 / 320) | 2,474 (1,384 / 1,090) |
| Miami University-Middletown | 23.39% (26.79% / 20.59%) | 58 (30 / 28) | 248 (112 / 136) |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 44.89% (45.37% / 44.39%) | 553 (284 / 269) | 1,232 (626 / 606) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 27.46% (28.25% / 26.83%) | 1,176 (537 / 639) | 4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Shawnee State University | 25.41% (27.94% / 22.15%) | 92 (57 / 35) | 362 (204 / 158) |
| Average | 29.39% (29.24% / 29.53%) | 2,527 (1,236 / 1,291) |
8,599 (4,227 / 4,372) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 58.40% for full-time students and 31.20% 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, Ohio University-Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Ohio State University-Newark Campus has the lowest rate of 24%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | 68% | 40% |
| Miami University-Middletown | 55% | 20% |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 24% | 18% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Shawnee State University | 66% | 25% |
| Average | 58.40% | 31.20% |