Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 45.70% where 186 students out of 407 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, Tennessee Wesleyan University has the most highest graduation rate of 50.00%, while Cumberland University has the lowest rate of 41.86%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University | 41.86% (32.33% / 57.32%) | 90 (43 / 47) |
215 (133 / 82) |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 50.00% (36.25% / 59.82%) | 96 (29 / 67) |
192 (80 / 112) |
| Hiwassee College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Meharry Medical College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| Average | 45.70% (33.80% / 58.76%) |
186 (72 / 114) |
407 (213 / 194) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 37.10% where 151 students have transferred out from schools out of 407 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, Cumberland University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 36.28%, while Tennessee Wesleyan University has the highest rate of 38.02% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University | 36.28% (44.36% / 23.17%) | 78 (59 / 19) | 215 (133 / 82) |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 38.02% (50.00% / 29.46%) | 73 (40 / 33) | 192 (80 / 112) |
| Hiwassee College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Meharry Medical College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| Average | 37.10% (46.48% / 26.80%) | 151 (99 / 52) |
407 (213 / 194) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.00% for full-time students and 67.00% 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, Tennessee Wesleyan University has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while Cumberland University has the lowest rate of 59%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University | 59% | 67% | |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 75% | - | |
| Hiwassee College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Meharry Medical College | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| Average | 67.00% | 67.00% | |