Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 64.12% where 849 students out of 1,324 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, Widener University has the most highest graduation rate of 67.86%, while Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has the lowest rate of 50.00%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Chestnut Hill College | 62.13% (58.25% / 65.15%) | 146 (60 / 86) |
235 (103 / 132) |
Holy Family University | 58.82% (61.62% / 57.59%) | 190 (61 / 129) |
323 (99 / 224) |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 50.00% (63.64% / 44.44%) | 19 (7 / 12) |
38 (11 / 27) |
Widener University | 67.86% (66.35% / 69.01%) | 494 (209 / 285) |
728 (315 / 413) |
University of the Sciences | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Won Institute of Graduate Studies | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 64.12% (63.83% / 64.32%) |
849 (337 / 512) |
1,324 (528 / 796) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.91% where 343 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,324 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, Chestnut Hill College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 24.68%, while Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has the highest rate of 36.84% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Chestnut Hill College | 24.68% (20.39% / 28.03%) | 58 (21 / 37) | 235 (103 / 132) |
Holy Family University | 26.63% (27.27% / 26.34%) | 86 (27 / 59) | 323 (99 / 224) |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 36.84% (18.18% / 44.44%) | 14 (2 / 12) | 38 (11 / 27) |
Widener University | 25.41% (24.13% / 26.39%) | 185 (76 / 109) | 728 (315 / 413) |
University of the Sciences | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Won Institute of Graduate Studies | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 25.91% (23.86% / 27.26%) | 343 (126 / 217) |
1,324 (528 / 796) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 77.00% for full-time students and 66.67% 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, University of the Sciences has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while Chestnut Hill College has the lowest rate of 67%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Chestnut Hill College | 67% | 25% |
Holy Family University | 79% | 100% |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 80% | - |
Widener University | 75% | 75% |
University of the Sciences | 84% | - |
Won Institute of Graduate Studies | No retention information available at the school. | |
Average | 77.00% | 66.67% |