Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 79.47% where 5,478 students out of 6,893 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 85.50%, while West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 70.51%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 85.50% (82.93% / 87.55%) | 3,525 (1,521 / 2,004) |
4,123 (1,834 / 2,289) |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 70.51% (62.70% / 75.40%) | 1,953 (669 / 1,284) |
2,770 (1,067 / 1,703) |
| Average | 79.47% (75.49% / 82.36%) |
5,478 (2,190 / 3,288) |
6,893 (2,901 / 3,992) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 13.22% where 911 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,893 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 10.96%, while West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the highest rate of 16.57% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 10.96% (12.21% / 9.96%) | 452 (224 / 228) | 4,123 (1,834 / 2,289) |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 16.57% (18.18% / 15.56%) | 459 (194 / 265) | 2,770 (1,067 / 1,703) |
| Average | 13.22% (14.41% / 12.35%) | 911 (418 / 493) |
6,893 (2,901 / 3,992) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 87.50% for full-time students and 67.00% 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 92%, while West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 83%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 92% | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 83% | 67% |
| Average | 87.50% | 67.00% |
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