Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 45.97% where 245 students out of 533 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 Bethel University has the lowest rate of 43.70%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 43.70% (45.56% / 41.61%) | 149 (82 / 67) |
341 (180 / 161) |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 50.00% (36.25% / 59.82%) | 96 (29 / 67) |
192 (80 / 112) |
| Average | 45.97% (42.69% / 49.08%) |
245 (111 / 134) |
533 (260 / 273) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 38.02% where 73 students have transferred out from schools out of 192 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 341 (180 / 161) |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 38.02% (50.00% / 29.46%) | 73 (40 / 33) | 192 (80 / 112) |
| Average | 38.02% (50.00% / 29.46%) | 73 (40 / 33) |
192 (80 / 112) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 65.50% for full-time students and 27.00% 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 Bethel University has the lowest rate of 56%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 56% | 27% |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 75% | - |
| Average | 65.50% | 27.00% |