Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.44% where 4,932 students out of 7,774 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 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) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65.09% (62.70% / 67.00%) | 2,788 (1,192 / 1,596) |
4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Average | 63.44% (60.36% / 65.78%) |
4,932 (2,025 / 2,907) |
7,774 (3,355 / 4,419) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.88% where 2,012 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,774 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, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.95%, while Ohio University-Main Campus has the highest rate of 27.46% (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) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 27.46% (28.25% / 26.83%) | 1,176 (537 / 639) | 4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Average | 25.88% (26.56% / 25.37%) | 2,012 (891 / 1,121) |
7,774 (3,355 / 4,419) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.00% for full-time students and 55.00% 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, Ohio University-Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 79%, 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% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Average | 78.00% | 55.00% |