Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.28% where 4,936 students out of 7,800 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, Kent State University at Kent has the most highest graduation rate of 64.79%, while Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the lowest rate of 61.42%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 61.42% (57.29% / 64.36%) | 2,144 (833 / 1,311) |
3,491 (1,454 / 2,037) |
| Kent State University at Kent | 64.79% (59.35% / 67.55%) | 2,792 (860 / 1,932) |
4,309 (1,449 / 2,860) |
| Average | 63.28% (58.32% / 66.22%) |
4,936 (1,693 / 3,243) |
7,800 (2,903 / 4,897) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 14.45% where 1,127 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,800 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, Kent State University at Kent has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6.75%, while Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the highest rate of 23.95% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 23.95% (24.35% / 23.66%) | 836 (354 / 482) | 3,491 (1,454 / 2,037) |
| Kent State University at Kent | 6.75% (6.76% / 6.75%) | 291 (98 / 193) | 4,309 (1,449 / 2,860) |
| Average | 14.45% (15.57% / 13.78%) | 1,127 (452 / 675) |
7,800 (2,903 / 4,897) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 77.50% for full-time students and 58.50% 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, Kent State University at Kent has the most highest retention rate of 78%, while Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the lowest rate of 77%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 77% | 57% |
| Kent State University at Kent | 78% | 60% |
| Average | 77.50% | 58.50% |