Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 77.77% where 8,118 students out of 10,438 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 83.29%, while University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has the lowest rate of 44.69%.
| 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-Main Campus | 83.29% (80.30% / 86.38%) | 7,026 (3,444 / 3,582) |
8,436 (4,289 / 4,147) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 44.69% (41.33% / 47.83%) | 139 (62 / 77) |
311 (150 / 161) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Lock Haven University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 77.77% (74.58% / 80.98%) |
8,118 (3,899 / 4,219) |
10,438 (5,228 / 5,210) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 6.37% where 665 students have transferred out from schools out of 10,438 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1.43%, while University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has the highest rate of 33.12% (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-Main Campus | 1.43% (1.59% / 1.28%) | 121 (68 / 53) | 8,436 (4,289 / 4,147) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 33.12% (31.33% / 34.78%) | 103 (47 / 56) | 311 (150 / 161) |
| 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. | ||
| Average | 6.37% (6.14% / 6.60%) | 665 (321 / 344) |
10,438 (5,228 / 5,210) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.20% for full-time students and 46.00% 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-Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 91%, while Lock Haven University has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 79% | 67% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 91% | 67% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 71% | - |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 33% |
| Lock Haven University | 69% | 17% |
| Average | 76.20% | 46.00% |