Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 51.34% where 1,318 students out of 2,567 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, North Carolina A & T State University has the most highest graduation rate of 56.68%, while South Carolina State University has the lowest rate of 34.36%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | 56.68% (48.72% / 62.48%) | 1,107 (401 / 706) |
1,953 (823 / 1,130) |
| South Carolina State University | 34.36% (28.62% / 40.00%) | 211 (87 / 124) |
614 (304 / 310) |
| Average | 51.34% (43.30% / 57.64%) |
1,318 (488 / 830) |
2,567 (1,127 / 1,440) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.87% where 587 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,567 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, North Carolina A & T State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 21.66%, while South Carolina State University has the highest rate of 26.71% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | 21.66% (21.75% / 21.59%) | 423 (179 / 244) | 1,953 (823 / 1,130) |
| South Carolina State University | 26.71% (25.66% / 27.74%) | 164 (78 / 86) | 614 (304 / 310) |
| Average | 22.87% (22.80% / 22.92%) | 587 (257 / 330) |
2,567 (1,127 / 1,440) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.00% for full-time students and 26.50% 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, North Carolina A & T State University has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while South Carolina State University has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | 74% | 43% |
| South Carolina State University | 68% | 10% |
| Average | 71.00% | 26.50% |