Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 24.71% where 106 students out of 429 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, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 34.18%, 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) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | 30.77% (18.92% / 40.00%) | 52 (14 / 38) |
169 (74 / 95) |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 34.18% (29.17% / 36.36%) | 27 (7 / 20) |
79 (24 / 55) |
| California University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 24.71% (15.61% / 33.04%) |
106 (32 / 74) |
429 (205 / 224) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 41.71% where 146 students have transferred out from schools out of 350 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has the lowest transfer-out rate of 27.22%, 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) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | 27.22% (43.24% / 14.74%) | 46 (32 / 14) | 169 (74 / 95) |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 79 (24 / 55) |
| California University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 41.71% (51.93% / 30.77%) | 146 (94 / 52) |
350 (181 / 169) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.00% for full-time students and 48.00% 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, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while California University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 68% | 25% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | 74% | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 75% | 61% |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 67% | 58% |
| Average | 71.00% | 48.00% |