Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 48.68% where 1,071 students out of 2,200 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 Shenango has the lowest rate of 9.68%.
| 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 Shenango | 9.68% (0.00% / 17.65%) | 3 (0 / 3) |
31 (14 / 17) |
| 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 | 48.68% (40.91% / 56.15%) |
1,071 (441 / 630) |
2,200 (1,078 / 1,122) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.41% where 603 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,200 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 Shenango has the highest rate of 38.71% (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 Shenango | 38.71% (42.86% / 35.29%) | 12 (6 / 6) | 31 (14 / 17) |
| 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 | 27.41% (28.39% / 26.47%) | 603 (306 / 297) |
2,200 (1,078 / 1,122) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.40% for full-time students and 41.67% 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 Shenango has the most highest retention rate of 82%, 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 Shenango | 82% | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | 74% | 25% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 66% | - |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 33% |
| Average | 74.40% | 41.67% |