Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.80% where 558 students out of 848 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, Lebanon Valley College has the most highest graduation rate of 68.24%, while Alvernia University has the lowest rate of 63.19%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | 63.19% (54.39% / 67.53%) | 218 (62 / 156) |
345 (114 / 231) |
| Clarks Summit University | 64.10% (58.82% / 68.18%) | 50 (20 / 30) |
78 (34 / 44) |
| Lebanon Valley College | 68.24% (62.77% / 72.57%) | 290 (118 / 172) |
425 (188 / 237) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| American College of Financial Services | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 65.80% (59.52% / 69.92%) |
558 (200 / 358) |
848 (336 / 512) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.59% where 104 students have transferred out from schools out of 423 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 Alvernia University has the highest rate of 26.96% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | 26.96% (35.09% / 22.94%) | 93 (40 / 53) | 345 (114 / 231) |
| Clarks Summit University | 14.10% (20.59% / 9.09%) | 11 (7 / 4) | 78 (34 / 44) |
| Lebanon Valley College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 425 (188 / 237) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| American College of Financial Services | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 24.59% (31.76% / 20.73%) | 104 (47 / 57) |
423 (148 / 275) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.33% for full-time students and 33.00% 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, Lebanon Valley College has the most highest retention rate of 89%, while Clarks Summit University has the lowest rate of 66%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | 68% | - | |
| Clarks Summit University | 66% | 33% | |
| Lebanon Valley College | 89% | - | |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| American College of Financial Services | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 74.33% | 33.00% | |