Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 51.32% where 2,969 students out of 5,785 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, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 66.47%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto has the lowest rate of 21.72%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 24.90% (25.61% / 23.96%) | 252 (148 / 104) |
1,012 (578 / 434) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | 21.72% (10.91% / 32.43%) | 48 (12 / 36) |
221 (110 / 111) |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 66.47% (63.01% / 68.90%) | 1,029 (402 / 627) |
1,548 (638 / 910) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 54.59% (47.68% / 59.82%) | 1,640 (617 / 1,023) |
3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 51.32% (45.00% / 56.56%) |
2,969 (1,179 / 1,790) |
5,785 (2,620 / 3,165) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.18% where 1,688 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,785 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, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 17.96%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has the highest rate of 45.65% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 45.65% (42.91% / 49.31%) | 462 (248 / 214) | 1,012 (578 / 434) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | 43.44% (50.00% / 36.94%) | 96 (55 / 41) | 221 (110 / 111) |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 17.96% (16.30% / 19.12%) | 278 (104 / 174) | 1,548 (638 / 910) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 28.36% (29.29% / 27.66%) | 852 (379 / 473) | 3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
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 | 29.18% (30.00% / 28.50%) | 1,688 (786 / 902) |
5,785 (2,620 / 3,165) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.83% for full-time students and 56.80% 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, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 74%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 80% | 33% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | 75% | - |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 82% | 100% |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 59% |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 50% |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 42% |
Average | 76.83% | 56.80% |