Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 49.60% where 2,930 students out of 5,907 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, Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 57.03%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton has the lowest rate of 13.64%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 14.92% (10.28% / 21.62%) | 27 (11 / 16) |
181 (107 / 74) |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 57.03% (50.69% / 62.02%) | 746 (292 / 454) |
1,308 (576 / 732) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 42.38% (41.23% / 44.78%) | 478 (315 / 163) |
1,128 (764 / 364) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 13.64% (14.71% / 12.07%) | 39 (25 / 14) |
286 (170 / 116) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 54.59% (47.68% / 59.82%) | 1,640 (617 / 1,023) |
3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 49.60% (43.28% / 55.74%) |
2,930 (1,260 / 1,670) |
5,907 (2,911 / 2,996) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.83% where 1,703 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,907 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, Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.78%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the highest rate of 55.25% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 55.25% (57.94% / 51.35%) | 100 (62 / 38) | 181 (107 / 74) |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 23.78% (25.35% / 22.54%) | 311 (146 / 165) | 1,308 (576 / 732) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 25.71% (24.74% / 27.75%) | 290 (189 / 101) | 1,128 (764 / 364) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 52.45% (51.18% / 54.31%) | 150 (87 / 63) | 286 (170 / 116) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 28.36% (29.29% / 27.66%) | 852 (379 / 473) | 3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 28.83% (29.65% / 28.04%) | 1,703 (863 / 840) |
5,907 (2,911 / 2,996) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.67% for full-time students and 46.40% 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-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 68%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 68% | 25% |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 77% | 15% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 82% | 100% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 76% | - |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 59% |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 33% |
Average | 74.67% | 46.40% |