Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 60.39% where 2,478 students out of 4,103 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, West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 71.64%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton has the lowest rate of 13.64%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 13.64% (14.71% / 12.07%) | 39 (25 / 14) |
286 (170 / 116) |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 50.18% (43.20% / 56.78%) | 691 (289 / 402) |
1,377 (669 / 708) |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 71.64% (63.98% / 76.47%) | 1,748 (604 / 1,144) |
2,440 (944 / 1,496) |
| Average | 60.39% (51.49% / 67.24%) |
2,478 (918 / 1,560) |
4,103 (1,783 / 2,320) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.96% where 1,024 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,103 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, West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.32%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton has the highest rate of 52.45% (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 Hazleton | 52.45% (51.18% / 54.31%) | 150 (87 / 63) | 286 (170 / 116) |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 31.01% (31.69% / 30.37%) | 427 (212 / 215) | 1,377 (669 / 708) |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 18.32% (20.55% / 16.91%) | 447 (194 / 253) | 2,440 (944 / 1,496) |
| Average | 24.96% (27.65% / 22.89%) | 1,024 (493 / 531) |
4,103 (1,783 / 2,320) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.67% for full-time students and 29.00% 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, West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the most highest retention rate of 82%, while Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 76% | - |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 69% | 8% |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 82% | 50% |
| Average | 75.67% | 29.00% |