Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 46.83% where 273 students out of 583 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, Concordia University-Saint Paul has the most highest graduation rate of 51.24%, while Bethel University has the lowest rate of 43.70%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 51.24% (46.55% / 55.56%) | 124 (54 / 70) |
242 (116 / 126) |
| Bethel University | 43.70% (45.56% / 41.61%) | 149 (82 / 67) |
341 (180 / 161) |
| Average | 46.83% (45.95% / 47.74%) |
273 (136 / 137) |
583 (296 / 287) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 35.95% where 87 students have transferred out from schools out of 242 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 35.95% (37.07% / 34.92%) | 87 (43 / 44) | 242 (116 / 126) |
| Bethel University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 341 (180 / 161) |
| Average | 35.95% (37.07% / 34.92%) | 87 (43 / 44) |
242 (116 / 126) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 58.50% for full-time students and 63.50% 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, Concordia University-Saint Paul has the most highest retention rate of 61%, while Bethel University has the lowest rate of 56%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 61% | 100% |
| Bethel University | 56% | 27% |
| Average | 58.50% | 63.50% |