Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 67.65% where 1,884 students out of 2,785 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, Duquesne University has the most highest graduation rate of 75.99%, while Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has the lowest rate of 50.00%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University | 50.52% (45.08% / 54.17%) | 243 (87 / 156) |
481 (193 / 288) |
| Duquesne University | 75.99% (71.22% / 78.64%) | 1,041 (349 / 692) |
1,370 (490 / 880) |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 50.00% (63.64% / 44.44%) | 19 (7 / 12) |
38 (11 / 27) |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 64.84% (61.29% / 67.75%) | 581 (247 / 334) |
896 (403 / 493) |
| Salus University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 67.65% (62.90% / 70.73%) |
1,884 (690 / 1,194) |
2,785 (1,097 / 1,688) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.81% where 351 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,415 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, York College of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 21.43%, while Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has the highest rate of 36.84% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University | 30.15% (34.20% / 27.43%) | 145 (66 / 79) | 481 (193 / 288) |
| Duquesne University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,370 (490 / 880) |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 36.84% (18.18% / 44.44%) | 14 (2 / 12) | 38 (11 / 27) |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 21.43% (23.57% / 19.68%) | 192 (95 / 97) | 896 (403 / 493) |
| Salus University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 24.81% (26.85% / 23.27%) | 351 (163 / 188) |
1,415 (607 / 808) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.75% for full-time students and 53.50% 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, Duquesne University has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while Cabrini University has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University | 75% | - |
| Duquesne University | 84% | 50% |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 80% | - |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 76% | 57% |
| Salus University | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 78.75% | 53.50% |