Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 44.78% where 3,442 students out of 7,686 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, University of Akron Main Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 52.63%, while Miami University-Hamilton has the lowest rate of 18.44%.
| 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) |
| Central State University | 25.40% (17.03% / 31.92%) | 160 (47 / 113) |
630 (276 / 354) |
| Cleveland State University | 48.94% (46.70% / 50.83%) | 926 (403 / 523) |
1,892 (863 / 1,029) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 18.44% (16.27% / 20.07%) | 90 (34 / 56) |
488 (209 / 279) |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | 43.78% (42.88% / 44.59%) | 964 (449 / 515) |
2,202 (1,047 / 1,155) |
| Clark State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 44.78% (43.58% / 45.94%) |
3,442 (1,647 / 1,795) |
7,686 (3,779 / 3,907) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 31.98% where 1,754 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,484 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, University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.19%, while Cleveland State University has the highest rate of 39.53% (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) |
| Central State University | 34.13% (31.52% / 36.16%) | 215 (87 / 128) | 630 (276 / 354) |
| Cleveland State University | 39.53% (42.87% / 36.73%) | 748 (370 / 378) | 1,892 (863 / 1,029) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 29.30% (28.71% / 29.75%) | 143 (60 / 83) | 488 (209 / 279) |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 2,202 (1,047 / 1,155) |
| Clark State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 31.98% (30.93% / 33.03%) | 1,754 (845 / 909) |
5,484 (2,732 / 2,752) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 59.80% for full-time students and 31.00% 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, Cleveland State University has the most highest retention rate of 69%, while Central State University has the lowest rate of 41%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | 68% | 40% |
| Central State University | 41% | 14% |
| Cleveland State University | 69% | 32% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 57% | 38% |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | 64% | 31% |
| Clark State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 59.80% | 31.00% |