Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 41.50% where 1,540 students out of 3,711 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 Kent State University at East Liverpool has the lowest rate of 7.32%.
| 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) |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | 7.32% (12.50% / 4.00%) | 3 (2 / 1) |
41 (16 / 25) |
| Kent State University at Geauga | 16.27% (18.60% / 13.82%) | 41 (24 / 17) |
252 (129 / 123) |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | 10.83% (8.90% / 12.50%) | 34 (13 / 21) |
314 (146 / 168) |
| Average | 41.50% (41.00% / 42.05%) |
1,540 (800 / 740) |
3,711 (1,951 / 1,760) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.14% where 1,007 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,711 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 East Liverpool has the lowest transfer-out rate of 4.88%, while Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has the highest rate of 36.62% (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) |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | 4.88% (12.50% / 0.00%) | 2 (2 / 0) | 41 (16 / 25) |
| Kent State University at Geauga | 10.71% (9.30% / 12.20%) | 27 (12 / 15) | 252 (129 / 123) |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | 36.62% (33.56% / 39.29%) | 115 (49 / 66) | 314 (146 / 168) |
| Average | 27.14% (24.50% / 30.06%) | 1,007 (478 / 529) |
3,711 (1,951 / 1,760) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 43.80% for full-time students and 31.80% 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, University of Akron Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 68%, while Kent State University at East Liverpool has the lowest rate of 20%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | 68% | 40% |
| Central State University | 41% | 14% |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | 20% | 38% |
| Kent State University at Geauga | 36% | 34% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | 54% | 33% |
| Average | 43.80% | 31.80% |