Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 75.81% where 2,306 students out of 3,042 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, Drexel University has the most highest graduation rate of 78.20%, while Mercyhurst University has the lowest rate of 68.10%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 78.20% (75.02% / 82.20%) | 1,815 (970 / 845) |
2,321 (1,293 / 1,028) |
| Mercyhurst University | 68.10% (60.75% / 74.00%) | 491 (195 / 296) |
721 (321 / 400) |
| Average | 75.81% (72.18% / 79.90%) |
2,306 (1,165 / 1,141) |
3,042 (1,614 / 1,428) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.97% where 180 students have transferred out from schools out of 721 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 2,321 (1,293 / 1,028) |
| Mercyhurst University | 24.97% (30.53% / 20.50%) | 180 (98 / 82) | 721 (321 / 400) |
| Average | 24.97% (30.53% / 20.50%) | 180 (98 / 82) |
721 (321 / 400) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.50% for full-time students and 82.50% 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, Drexel University has the most highest retention rate of 87%, while Mercyhurst University has the lowest rate of 80%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | 87% | 65% |
| Mercyhurst University | 80% | 100% |
| Average | 83.50% | 82.50% |