Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.77% where 1,494 students out of 2,831 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, The University of West Florida has the most highest graduation rate of 53.06%, while Portland State University has the lowest rate of 52.54%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 53.06% (44.77% / 60.06%) | 676 (261 / 415) |
1,274 (583 / 691) |
| Portland State University | 52.54% (49.92% / 54.42%) | 818 (326 / 492) |
1,557 (653 / 904) |
| Average | 52.77% (47.49% / 56.87%) |
1,494 (587 / 907) |
2,831 (1,236 / 1,595) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.19% where 515 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,831 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, The University of West Florida has the lowest transfer-out rate of 8.48%, while Portland State University has the highest rate of 26.14% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 8.48% (9.95% / 7.24%) | 108 (58 / 50) | 1,274 (583 / 691) |
| Portland State University | 26.14% (23.89% / 27.77%) | 407 (156 / 251) | 1,557 (653 / 904) |
| Average | 18.19% (17.31% / 18.87%) | 515 (214 / 301) |
2,831 (1,236 / 1,595) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.50% for full-time students and 47.50% 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, The University of West Florida has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Portland State University has the lowest rate of 72%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 85% | 58% |
| Portland State University | 72% | 37% |
| Average | 78.50% | 47.50% |