Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.28% where 993 students out of 1,393 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, Haverford College has the most highest graduation rate of 91.40%, while Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has the lowest rate of 31.82%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | 67.76% (63.50% / 71.68%) | 372 (167 / 205) |
549 (263 / 286) |
| Haverford College | 91.40% (91.33% / 91.48%) | 319 (158 / 161) |
349 (173 / 176) |
| Seton Hill University | 71.63% (65.45% / 74.31%) | 260 (72 / 188) |
363 (110 / 253) |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 31.82% (27.78% / 36.67%) | 42 (20 / 22) |
132 (72 / 60) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Saint Vincent Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 71.28% (67.48% / 74.32%) |
993 (417 / 576) |
1,393 (618 / 775) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.31% where 87 students have transferred out from schools out of 844 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, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.27%, while Seton Hill University has the highest rate of 18.73% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 549 (263 / 286) |
| Haverford College | 4.58% (2.89% / 6.25%) | 16 (5 / 11) | 349 (173 / 176) |
| Seton Hill University | 18.73% (23.64% / 16.60%) | 68 (26 / 42) | 363 (110 / 253) |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 2.27% (2.78% / 1.67%) | 3 (2 / 1) | 132 (72 / 60) |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Saint Vincent Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 10.31% (9.30% / 11.04%) | 87 (33 / 54) |
844 (355 / 489) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.50% 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, Haverford College has the most highest retention rate of 96%, while Allegheny College has the lowest rate of 79%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | 79% | - |
| Haverford College | 96% | - |
| Seton Hill University | 80% | - |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 79% | 50% |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Saint Vincent Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 83.50% | 50.00% |