Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.27% where 371 students out of 738 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, Northern State University has the most highest graduation rate of 58.70%, 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) |
| Northern State University | 58.70% (54.46% / 62.02%) | 135 (55 / 80) |
230 (101 / 129) |
| Average | 50.27% (44.56% / 53.86%) |
371 (127 / 244) |
738 (285 / 453) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.48% where 54 students have transferred out from schools out of 230 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.
| 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) |
| Northern State University | 23.48% (27.72% / 20.16%) | 54 (28 / 26) | 230 (101 / 129) |
| Average | 23.48% (27.72% / 20.16%) | 54 (28 / 26) |
230 (101 / 129) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.50% for full-time students and 44.00% 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, Northern 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% |
| Northern State University | 74% | 50% |
| Average | 72.50% | 44.00% |