Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.13% where 3,584 students out of 5,039 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 83.71%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has the lowest rate of 24.90%.
| 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) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 83.71% (80.18% / 86.59%) | 3,305 (1,420 / 1,885) |
3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 34.18% (29.17% / 36.36%) | 27 (7 / 20) |
79 (24 / 55) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Lock Haven University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 71.13% (66.37% / 75.36%) |
3,584 (1,575 / 2,009) |
5,039 (2,373 / 2,666) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.81% where 933 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,960 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 11.93%, 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) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 11.93% (13.27% / 10.84%) | 471 (235 / 236) | 3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 79 (24 / 55) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Lock Haven University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 18.81% (20.56% / 17.23%) | 933 (483 / 450) |
4,960 (2,349 / 2,611) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.33% for full-time students and 42.83% 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Lock Haven University has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 80% | 33% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 93% | 80% |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 75% | 61% |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 33% |
| Lock Haven University | 69% | 17% |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | 70% | 33% |
| Average | 76.33% | 42.83% |