Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.15% where 614 students out of 901 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, Marywood University has the most highest graduation rate of 75.54%, while Eastern University has the lowest rate of 62.68%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit University | 64.10% (58.82% / 68.18%) | 50 (20 / 30) |
78 (34 / 44) |
| Eastern University | 62.68% (55.83% / 66.37%) | 215 (67 / 148) |
343 (120 / 223) |
| Lancaster Bible College | 66.88% (67.12% / 66.67%) | 105 (49 / 56) |
157 (73 / 84) |
| Marywood University | 75.54% (73.58% / 76.50%) | 244 (78 / 166) |
323 (106 / 217) |
| Missio Theological Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.15% (64.26% / 70.42%) |
614 (214 / 400) |
901 (333 / 568) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.53% where 203 students have transferred out from schools out of 901 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, Clarks Summit University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 14.10%, while Eastern University has the highest rate of 32.07% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit University | 14.10% (20.59% / 9.09%) | 11 (7 / 4) | 78 (34 / 44) |
| Eastern University | 32.07% (35.83% / 30.04%) | 110 (43 / 67) | 343 (120 / 223) |
| Lancaster Bible College | 17.83% (20.55% / 15.48%) | 28 (15 / 13) | 157 (73 / 84) |
| Marywood University | 16.72% (13.21% / 18.43%) | 54 (14 / 40) | 323 (106 / 217) |
| Missio Theological Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 22.53% (23.72% / 21.83%) | 203 (79 / 124) |
901 (333 / 568) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.00% for full-time students and 33.00% 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, Marywood University has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Clarks Summit University has the lowest rate of 66%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit University | 66% | 33% |
| Eastern University | 74% | - |
| Lancaster Bible College | 81% | 33% |
| Marywood University | 83% | - |
| Missio Theological Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 76.00% | 33.00% |