Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 51.37% where 4,348 students out of 8,464 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 Trumbull has the lowest rate of 8.57%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 8.57% (6.67% / 9.57%) | 15 (4 / 11) |
175 (60 / 115) |
| Kent State University at Geauga | 16.27% (18.60% / 13.82%) | 41 (24 / 17) |
252 (129 / 123) |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 33.93% (31.15% / 36.80%) | 418 (195 / 223) |
1,232 (626 / 606) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65.09% (62.70% / 67.00%) | 2,788 (1,192 / 1,596) |
4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Average | 51.37% (48.38% / 53.87%) |
4,348 (1,865 / 2,483) |
8,464 (3,855 / 4,609) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 32.24% where 2,729 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,464 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 Trumbull has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.71%, while Ohio State University-Newark Campus has the highest rate of 44.89% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 5.71% (3.33% / 6.96%) | 10 (2 / 8) | 175 (60 / 115) |
| Kent State University at Geauga | 10.71% (9.30% / 12.20%) | 27 (12 / 15) | 252 (129 / 123) |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 44.89% (45.37% / 44.39%) | 553 (284 / 269) | 1,232 (626 / 606) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 27.46% (28.25% / 26.83%) | 1,176 (537 / 639) | 4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Average | 32.24% (33.51% / 31.18%) | 2,729 (1,292 / 1,437) |
8,464 (3,855 / 4,609) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 48.83% for full-time students and 27.33% 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-Newark Campus has the lowest rate of 24%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Central State University | 41% | 14% |
| Cleveland State University | 69% | 32% |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 44% | 13% |
| Kent State University at Geauga | 36% | 34% |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 24% | 18% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Average | 48.83% | 27.33% |