Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.36% where 2,196 students out of 3,166 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, Duquesne University has the most highest graduation rate of 75.99%, while Thiel College has the lowest rate of 48.56%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Clarks Summit University | 64.10% (58.82% / 68.18%) | 50 (20 / 30) |
78 (34 / 44) |
Duquesne University | 75.99% (71.22% / 78.64%) | 1,041 (349 / 692) |
1,370 (490 / 880) |
Gannon University | 70.02% (63.16% / 74.72%) | 425 (156 / 269) |
607 (247 / 360) |
Robert Morris University | 64.75% (62.65% / 67.68%) | 562 (317 / 245) |
868 (506 / 362) |
Thiel College | 48.56% (45.52% / 53.06%) | 118 (66 / 52) |
243 (145 / 98) |
Lackawanna College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 69.36% (63.85% / 73.85%) |
2,196 (908 / 1,288) |
3,166 (1,422 / 1,744) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.33% where 383 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,796 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, Clarks Summit University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 14.10%, while Thiel College has the highest rate of 32.10% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Clarks Summit University | 14.10% (20.59% / 9.09%) | 11 (7 / 4) | 78 (34 / 44) |
Duquesne University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,370 (490 / 880) |
Gannon University | 17.46% (18.62% / 16.67%) | 106 (46 / 60) | 607 (247 / 360) |
Robert Morris University | 21.66% (22.73% / 20.17%) | 188 (115 / 73) | 868 (506 / 362) |
Thiel College | 32.10% (31.03% / 33.67%) | 78 (45 / 33) | 243 (145 / 98) |
Lackawanna College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 21.33% (22.85% / 19.68%) | 383 (213 / 170) |
1,796 (932 / 864) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.83% for full-time students and 57.50% 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, Duquesne University has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while Clarks Summit University has the lowest rate of 66%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Clarks Summit University | 66% | 33% |
Duquesne University | 84% | 50% |
Gannon University | 79% | 67% |
Robert Morris University | 82% | 80% |
Thiel College | 71% | - |
Lackawanna College | 67% | - |
Average | 74.83% | 57.50% |