Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 56.07% where 3,141 students out of 5,602 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 Geauga has the lowest rate of 16.27%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Geauga | 16.27% (18.60% / 13.82%) | 41 (24 / 17) |
252 (129 / 123) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 18.44% (16.27% / 20.07%) | 90 (34 / 56) |
488 (209 / 279) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 65.09% (62.70% / 67.00%) | 2,788 (1,192 / 1,596) |
4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | 19.35% (15.07% / 21.53%) | 42 (11 / 31) |
217 (73 / 144) |
| Shawnee State University | 49.72% (43.14% / 58.23%) | 180 (88 / 92) |
362 (204 / 158) |
| Central Ohio Technical College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 56.07% (53.62% / 58.07%) |
3,141 (1,349 / 1,792) |
5,602 (2,516 / 3,086) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.29% where 1,529 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,602 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 Geauga has the lowest transfer-out rate of 10.71%, while Ohio University-Zanesville Campus has the highest rate of 41.94% (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 Geauga | 10.71% (9.30% / 12.20%) | 27 (12 / 15) | 252 (129 / 123) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 29.30% (28.71% / 29.75%) | 143 (60 / 83) | 488 (209 / 279) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 27.46% (28.25% / 26.83%) | 1,176 (537 / 639) | 4,283 (1,901 / 2,382) |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | 41.94% (47.95% / 38.89%) | 91 (35 / 56) | 217 (73 / 144) |
| Shawnee State University | 25.41% (27.94% / 22.15%) | 92 (57 / 35) | 362 (204 / 158) |
| Central Ohio Technical College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 27.29% (27.86% / 26.83%) | 1,529 (701 / 828) |
5,602 (2,516 / 3,086) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 57.60% for full-time students and 35.00% 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 Geauga has the lowest rate of 36%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Geauga | 36% | 34% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 57% | 38% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | 50% | 25% |
| Shawnee State University | 66% | 25% |
| Central Ohio Technical College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 57.60% | 35.00% |