Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 80.13% where 730 students out of 911 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, Gettysburg College has the most highest graduation rate of 81.61%, while Wabash College has the lowest rate of 75.35%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash College | 75.35% (75.35% / 0.00%) | 162 (162 / 0) |
215 (215 / 0) |
| Gettysburg College | 81.61% (76.54% / 86.02%) | 568 (248 / 320) |
696 (324 / 372) |
| Average | 80.13% (76.07% / 86.02%) |
730 (410 / 320) |
911 (539 / 372) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.70% where 143 students have transferred out from schools out of 911 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, Gettysburg College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 14.94%, while Wabash College has the highest rate of 18.14% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash College | 18.14% (18.14% / 0.00%) | 39 (39 / 0) | 215 (215 / 0) |
| Gettysburg College | 14.94% (17.59% / 12.63%) | 104 (57 / 47) | 696 (324 / 372) |
| Average | 15.70% (17.81% / 12.63%) | 143 (96 / 47) |
911 (539 / 372) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 88.50% for full-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, Gettysburg College has the most highest retention rate of 89%, while Wabash College has the lowest rate of 88%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash College | 88% | - |
| Gettysburg College | 89% | - |
| Average | 88.50% | 0.00% |