Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 41.98% where 2,991 students out of 7,124 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, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 54.59%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has the lowest rate of 15.99%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | 15.99% (14.13% / 18.08%) | 188 (88 / 100) |
1,176 (623 / 553) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 32.42% (34.10% / 29.62%) | 226 (149 / 77) |
697 (437 / 260) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 28.28% (23.31% / 34.17%) | 246 (110 / 136) |
870 (472 / 398) |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 50.18% (43.20% / 56.78%) | 691 (289 / 402) |
1,377 (669 / 708) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 54.59% (47.68% / 59.82%) | 1,640 (617 / 1,023) |
3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
| California University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 41.98% (35.85% / 47.89%) |
2,991 (1,253 / 1,738) |
7,124 (3,495 / 3,629) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 32.37% where 2,306 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,124 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.26%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has the highest rate of 47.53% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | 47.53% (44.46% / 50.99%) | 559 (277 / 282) | 1,176 (623 / 553) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 26.26% (24.26% / 29.62%) | 183 (106 / 77) | 697 (437 / 260) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 32.76% (33.90% / 31.41%) | 285 (160 / 125) | 870 (472 / 398) |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 31.01% (31.69% / 30.37%) | 427 (212 / 215) | 1,377 (669 / 708) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 28.36% (29.29% / 27.66%) | 852 (379 / 473) | 3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
| California University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 32.37% (32.45% / 32.30%) | 2,306 (1,134 / 1,172) |
7,124 (3,495 / 3,629) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.17% for full-time students and 44.83% 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, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has the most highest retention rate of 77%, while California University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | 77% | 40% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 76% | 33% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 76% | 71% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 69% | 8% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 59% |
| California University of Pennsylvania | 67% | 58% |
| Average | 73.17% | 44.83% |