Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 83.21% where 3,182 students out of 3,824 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, William & Mary has the most highest graduation rate of 90.95%, while Drexel University has the lowest rate of 78.20%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 78.20% (75.02% / 82.20%) | 1,815 (970 / 845) |
2,321 (1,293 / 1,028) |
| William & Mary | 90.95% (89.67% / 91.88%) | 1,367 (564 / 803) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 83.21% (79.81% / 86.65%) |
3,182 (1,534 / 1,648) |
3,824 (1,922 / 1,902) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 5.92% where 89 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,503 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 2,321 (1,293 / 1,028) |
| William & Mary | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) | 1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 91.00% for full-time students and 82.50% 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, William & Mary has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while Drexel University has the lowest rate of 87%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 87% | 65% |
| William & Mary | 95% | 100% |
| Average | 91.00% | 82.50% |