Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.77% where 5,126 students out of 8,576 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, Kent State University at Kent has the most highest graduation rate of 64.79%, while Kent State University at Tuscarawas has the lowest rate of 20.55%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 61.42% (57.29% / 64.36%) | 2,144 (833 / 1,311) |
3,491 (1,454 / 2,037) |
| Central State University | 25.40% (17.03% / 31.92%) | 160 (47 / 113) |
630 (276 / 354) |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 20.55% (27.14% / 14.47%) | 30 (19 / 11) |
146 (70 / 76) |
| Kent State University at Kent | 64.79% (59.35% / 67.55%) | 2,792 (860 / 1,932) |
4,309 (1,449 / 2,860) |
| Lorain County Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 59.77% (54.14% / 63.21%) |
5,126 (1,759 / 3,367) |
8,576 (3,249 / 5,327) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.72% where 1,348 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,576 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 Tuscarawas has the lowest transfer-out rate of 4.11%, while Central State University has the highest rate of 34.13% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 23.95% (24.35% / 23.66%) | 836 (354 / 482) | 3,491 (1,454 / 2,037) |
| Central State University | 34.13% (31.52% / 36.16%) | 215 (87 / 128) | 630 (276 / 354) |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 4.11% (4.29% / 3.95%) | 6 (3 / 3) | 146 (70 / 76) |
| Kent State University at Kent | 6.75% (6.76% / 6.75%) | 291 (98 / 193) | 4,309 (1,449 / 2,860) |
| Lorain County Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 15.72% (16.68% / 15.13%) | 1,348 (542 / 806) |
8,576 (3,249 / 5,327) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 59.50% for full-time students and 38.00% 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, Kent State University at Kent has the most highest retention rate of 78%, while Central State University has the lowest rate of 41%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 77% | 57% |
| Central State University | 41% | 14% |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 42% | 21% |
| Kent State University at Kent | 78% | 60% |
| Lorain County Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 59.50% | 38.00% |