Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.38% where 3,922 students out of 5,736 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 83.71%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has the lowest rate of 24.90%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 24.90% (25.61% / 23.96%) | 252 (148 / 104) |
1,012 (578 / 434) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 48.49% (51.06% / 45.48%) | 338 (192 / 146) |
697 (376 / 321) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 83.71% (80.18% / 86.59%) | 3,305 (1,420 / 1,885) |
3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 34.18% (29.17% / 36.36%) | 27 (7 / 20) |
79 (24 / 55) |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| The Pennsylvania State University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.38% (64.28% / 72.15%) |
3,922 (1,767 / 2,155) |
5,736 (2,749 / 2,987) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.98% where 1,187 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,657 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 11.93%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has the highest rate of 45.65% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 45.65% (42.91% / 49.31%) | 462 (248 / 214) | 1,012 (578 / 434) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 36.44% (31.38% / 42.37%) | 254 (118 / 136) | 697 (376 / 321) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 11.93% (13.27% / 10.84%) | 471 (235 / 236) | 3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 79 (24 / 55) |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| The Pennsylvania State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 20.98% (22.06% / 19.99%) | 1,187 (601 / 586) |
5,657 (2,725 / 2,932) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.00% for full-time students and 56.40% 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 80% | 33% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 76% | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 93% | 80% |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 75% | 61% |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 50% |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 87% | 58% |
| Average | 81.00% | 56.40% |