Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 47.36% where 385 students out of 813 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, Dakota State University has the most highest graduation rate of 48.85%, while Black Hills State University has the lowest rate of 46.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | 46.46% (39.13% / 50.62%) | 236 (72 / 164) |
508 (184 / 324) |
| Dakota State University | 48.85% (48.60% / 49.45%) | 149 (104 / 45) |
305 (214 / 91) |
| Average | 47.36% (44.22% / 50.36%) |
385 (176 / 209) |
813 (398 / 415) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
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| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 508 (184 / 324) |
| Dakota State University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 305 (214 / 91) |
| Average | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) |
0 (0 / 0) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.50% for full-time students and 57.50% 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, Dakota State University has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Black Hills State University has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | 71% | 38% |
| Dakota State University | 74% | 77% |
| Average | 72.50% | 57.50% |