Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.47% where 1,018 students out of 1,741 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, University of South Dakota has the most highest graduation rate of 60.44%, while South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the lowest rate of 52.95%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 52.95% (51.69% / 57.28%) | 242 (183 / 59) |
457 (354 / 103) |
| University of South Dakota | 60.44% (56.76% / 62.69%) | 776 (277 / 499) |
1,284 (488 / 796) |
| Average | 58.47% (54.63% / 62.07%) |
1,018 (460 / 558) |
1,741 (842 / 899) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.50% where 322 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,741 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, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the lowest transfer-out rate of 0.88%, while University of South Dakota has the highest rate of 24.77% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 0.88% (0.85% / 0.97%) | 4 (3 / 1) | 457 (354 / 103) |
| University of South Dakota | 24.77% (21.31% / 26.88%) | 318 (104 / 214) | 1,284 (488 / 796) |
| Average | 18.50% (12.71% / 23.92%) | 322 (107 / 215) |
1,741 (842 / 899) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.50% for full-time students and 56.50% 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, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while University of South Dakota has the lowest rate of 79%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 84% | 67% |
| University of South Dakota | 79% | 46% |
| Average | 81.50% | 56.50% |
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