Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.72% where 2,230 students out of 4,230 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 Technological University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.15%, while University of Memphis has the lowest rate of 48.26%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | 48.26% (45.07% / 50.98%) | 1,276 (549 / 727) |
2,644 (1,218 / 1,426) |
| Tennessee Technological University | 60.15% (58.62% / 62.07%) | 954 (517 / 437) |
1,586 (882 / 704) |
| Average | 52.72% (50.76% / 54.65%) |
2,230 (1,066 / 1,164) |
4,230 (2,100 / 2,130) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.16% where 726 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,230 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.
Among the selected colleges, University of Memphis has the lowest transfer-out rate of 15.70%, while Tennessee Technological University has the highest rate of 19.61% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | 15.70% (15.11% / 16.20%) | 415 (184 / 231) | 2,644 (1,218 / 1,426) |
| Tennessee Technological University | 19.61% (19.05% / 20.31%) | 311 (168 / 143) | 1,586 (882 / 704) |
| Average | 17.16% (16.76% / 17.56%) | 726 (352 / 374) |
4,230 (2,100 / 2,130) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.50% for full-time students and 40.50% 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, Tennessee Technological University has the most highest retention rate of 78%, while University of Memphis has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | 75% | 43% |
| Tennessee Technological University | 78% | 38% |
| Average | 76.50% | 40.50% |