Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.94% where 573 students out of 869 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, Chatham University has the most highest graduation rate of 68.04%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit University | 64.10% (58.82% / 68.18%) | 50 (20 / 30) |
78 (34 / 44) |
| Chatham University | 68.04% (60.87% / 70.27%) | 132 (28 / 104) |
194 (46 / 148) |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 50.00% (63.64% / 44.44%) | 19 (7 / 12) |
38 (11 / 27) |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 60.00% (36.84% / 67.86%) | 45 (7 / 38) |
75 (19 / 56) |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 67.56% (64.02% / 69.38%) | 327 (105 / 222) |
484 (164 / 320) |
| Saint Vincent Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 65.94% (60.95% / 68.24%) |
573 (167 / 406) |
869 (274 / 595) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.40% where 186 students have transferred out from schools out of 869 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, Clarks Summit University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 14.10%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit University | 14.10% (20.59% / 9.09%) | 11 (7 / 4) | 78 (34 / 44) |
| Chatham University | 19.07% (23.91% / 17.57%) | 37 (11 / 26) | 194 (46 / 148) |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 36.84% (18.18% / 44.44%) | 14 (2 / 12) | 38 (11 / 27) |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 20.00% (15.79% / 21.43%) | 15 (3 / 12) | 75 (19 / 56) |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 22.52% (22.56% / 22.50%) | 109 (37 / 72) | 484 (164 / 320) |
| Saint Vincent Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 21.40% (21.90% / 21.18%) | 186 (60 / 126) |
869 (274 / 595) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.80% for full-time students and 50.00% 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, Thomas Jefferson University has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit University | 66% | 33% |
| Chatham University | 80% | - |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 80% | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 61% | 67% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 82% | - |
| Saint Vincent Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 73.80% | 50.00% |