Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 83.85% where 5,020 students out of 5,987 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 Miami has the most highest graduation rate of 84.11%, while University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the lowest rate of 83.71%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | 84.11% (81.13% / 86.50%) | 1,715 (735 / 980) |
2,039 (906 / 1,133) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 83.71% (80.18% / 86.59%) | 3,305 (1,420 / 1,885) |
3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
| Average | 83.85% (80.50% / 86.56%) |
5,020 (2,155 / 2,865) |
5,987 (2,677 / 3,310) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 11.93% where 471 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,948 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 2,039 (906 / 1,133) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 11.93% (13.27% / 10.84%) | 471 (235 / 236) | 3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
| Average | 11.93% (13.27% / 10.84%) | 471 (235 / 236) |
3,948 (1,771 / 2,177) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 92.50% for full-time students and 83.00% 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, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while University of Miami has the lowest rate of 92%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | 92% | 86% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 93% | 80% |
| Average | 92.50% | 83.00% |