Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.57% where 3,876 students out of 7,103 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 Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus has the lowest rate of 16.36%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | 16.36% (12.44% / 20.18%) | 72 (27 / 45) |
440 (217 / 223) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65.09% (62.70% / 67.00%) | 2,788 (1,192 / 1,596) |
4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Lorain County Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 54.57% (51.91% / 56.73%) |
3,876 (1,656 / 2,220) |
7,103 (3,190 / 3,913) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 33.24% where 2,361 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,103 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, Ohio University-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 27.46%, while Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus has the highest rate of 66.82% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | 66.82% (67.28% / 66.37%) | 294 (146 / 148) | 440 (217 / 223) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 27.46% (28.25% / 26.83%) | 1,176 (537 / 639) | 4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Lorain County Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 33.24% (34.89% / 31.89%) | 2,361 (1,113 / 1,248) |
7,103 (3,190 / 3,913) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 59.50% for full-time students and 45.75% 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-Mansfield Campus has the lowest rate of 33%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | 69% | 32% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 57% | 38% |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | 33% | 60% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Lorain County Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 59.50% | 45.75% |