Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 56.91% where 3,054 students out of 5,366 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 Kent State University at Salem has the lowest rate of 10.43%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Stark | 12.21% (11.72% / 12.61%) | 74 (32 / 42) |
606 (273 / 333) |
| Kent State University at Salem | 10.43% (12.82% / 9.21%) | 12 (5 / 7) |
115 (39 / 76) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65.09% (62.70% / 67.00%) | 2,788 (1,192 / 1,596) |
4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Shawnee State University | 49.72% (43.14% / 58.23%) | 180 (88 / 92) |
362 (204 / 158) |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Lorain County Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 56.91% (54.49% / 58.90%) |
3,054 (1,317 / 1,737) |
5,366 (2,417 / 2,949) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.54% where 1,317 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,366 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 Salem has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.22%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Stark | 7.10% (7.33% / 6.91%) | 43 (20 / 23) | 606 (273 / 333) |
| Kent State University at Salem | 5.22% (5.13% / 5.26%) | 6 (2 / 4) | 115 (39 / 76) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 27.46% (28.25% / 26.83%) | 1,176 (537 / 639) | 4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Shawnee State University | 25.41% (27.94% / 22.15%) | 92 (57 / 35) | 362 (204 / 158) |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Lorain County Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 24.54% (25.49% / 23.77%) | 1,317 (616 / 701) |
5,366 (2,417 / 2,949) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 60.25% for full-time students and 36.00% 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 Kent State University at Stark has the lowest rate of 48%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Stark | 48% | 35% |
| Kent State University at Salem | 48% | 31% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Shawnee State University | 66% | 25% |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Lorain County Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 60.25% | 36.00% |