Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 47.95% where 1,589 students out of 3,314 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, Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 57.03%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 14.92%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 14.92% (10.28% / 21.62%) | 27 (11 / 16) |
181 (107 / 74) |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 57.03% (50.69% / 62.02%) | 746 (292 / 454) |
1,308 (576 / 732) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 42.38% (41.23% / 44.78%) | 478 (315 / 163) |
1,128 (764 / 364) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 48.49% (51.06% / 45.48%) | 338 (192 / 146) |
697 (376 / 321) |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 47.95% (44.43% / 52.25%) |
1,589 (810 / 779) |
3,314 (1,823 / 1,491) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.82% where 955 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,314 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, Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.78%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the highest rate of 55.25% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 55.25% (57.94% / 51.35%) | 100 (62 / 38) | 181 (107 / 74) |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 23.78% (25.35% / 22.54%) | 311 (146 / 165) | 1,308 (576 / 732) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 25.71% (24.74% / 27.75%) | 290 (189 / 101) | 1,128 (764 / 364) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 36.44% (31.38% / 42.37%) | 254 (118 / 136) | 697 (376 / 321) |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 28.82% (28.25% / 29.51%) | 955 (515 / 440) |
3,314 (1,823 / 1,491) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.50% for full-time students and 46.40% 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 68% | 25% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 77% | 15% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 82% | 100% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 76% | - |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 50% |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 42% |
| Average | 75.50% | 46.40% |