Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 25.14% where 600 students out of 2,387 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington has the most highest graduation rate of 28.28%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 14.92%.
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) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 24.90% (25.61% / 23.96%) | 252 (148 / 104) |
1,012 (578 / 434) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 21.02% (17.78% / 25.37%) | 33 (16 / 17) |
157 (90 / 67) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 28.28% (23.31% / 34.17%) | 246 (110 / 136) |
870 (472 / 398) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 25.15% (20.93% / 29.63%) | 42 (18 / 24) |
167 (86 / 81) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 25.14% (22.73% / 28.18%) |
600 (303 / 297) |
2,387 (1,333 / 1,054) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 40.43% where 965 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,387 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington has the lowest transfer-out rate of 32.76%, 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) |
---|---|---|---|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 55.25% (57.94% / 51.35%) | 100 (62 / 38) | 181 (107 / 74) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 45.65% (42.91% / 49.31%) | 462 (248 / 214) | 1,012 (578 / 434) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 34.39% (37.78% / 29.85%) | 54 (34 / 20) | 157 (90 / 67) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 32.76% (33.90% / 31.41%) | 285 (160 / 125) | 870 (472 / 398) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 38.32% (33.72% / 43.21%) | 64 (29 / 35) | 167 (86 / 81) |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 40.43% (39.98% / 40.99%) | 965 (533 / 432) |
2,387 (1,333 / 1,054) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.20% for full-time students and 57.25% 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 Schuylkill has the most highest retention rate of 81%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has the lowest rate of 66%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 68% | 25% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 80% | 33% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 66% | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 76% | 71% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 81% | 100% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | No retention information available at the school. | |
Average | 74.20% | 57.25% |