Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.89% where 4,077 students out of 7,427 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 8.57% (6.67% / 9.57%) | 15 (4 / 11) |
175 (60 / 115) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 18.44% (16.27% / 20.07%) | 90 (34 / 56) |
488 (209 / 279) |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | 21.09% (17.14% / 22.58%) | 27 (6 / 21) |
128 (35 / 93) |
| 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) |
| Youngstown State University | 49.07% (45.72% / 52.03%) | 977 (427 / 550) |
1,991 (934 / 1,057) |
| Average | 54.89% (52.38% / 56.95%) |
4,077 (1,751 / 2,326) |
7,427 (3,343 / 4,084) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.90% where 1,849 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,427 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 University-Southern Campus has the highest rate of 29.69% (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 Trumbull | 5.71% (3.33% / 6.96%) | 10 (2 / 8) | 175 (60 / 115) |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 29.30% (28.71% / 29.75%) | 143 (60 / 83) | 488 (209 / 279) |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | 29.69% (31.43% / 29.03%) | 38 (11 / 27) | 128 (35 / 93) |
| 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) |
| Youngstown State University | 19.59% (17.77% / 21.19%) | 390 (166 / 224) | 1,991 (934 / 1,057) |
| Average | 24.90% (24.92% / 24.88%) | 1,849 (833 / 1,016) |
7,427 (3,343 / 4,084) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 62.17% for full-time students and 35.50% 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 Trumbull has the lowest rate of 44%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 44% | 13% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | 57% | 38% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | 49% | 50% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 79% | 53% |
| Shawnee State University | 66% | 25% |
| Youngstown State University | 78% | 34% |
| Average | 62.17% | 35.50% |