Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 41.50% where 1,320 students out of 3,181 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, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 56.36%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has the lowest rate of 21.02%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 56.36% (49.81% / 62.08%) | 953 (393 / 560) |
1,691 (789 / 902) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 24.90% (25.61% / 23.96%) | 252 (148 / 104) |
1,012 (578 / 434) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | 25.55% (17.30% / 36.76%) | 82 (32 / 50) |
321 (185 / 136) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 21.02% (17.78% / 25.37%) | 33 (16 / 17) |
157 (90 / 67) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 41.50% (35.87% / 47.50%) |
1,320 (589 / 731) |
3,181 (1,642 / 1,539) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 33.10% where 1,053 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,181 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, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.08%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 26.08% (26.11% / 26.05%) | 441 (206 / 235) | 1,691 (789 / 902) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 45.65% (42.91% / 49.31%) | 462 (248 / 214) | 1,012 (578 / 434) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | 29.91% (32.43% / 26.47%) | 96 (60 / 36) | 321 (185 / 136) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 34.39% (37.78% / 29.85%) | 54 (34 / 20) | 157 (90 / 67) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 33.10% (33.37% / 32.81%) | 1,053 (548 / 505) |
3,181 (1,642 / 1,539) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.00% for full-time students and 39.50% 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has the lowest rate of 66%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 79% | 67% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 80% | 33% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | 74% | 25% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 66% | - |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 33% |
| Average | 74.00% | 39.50% |