Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 45.14% where 942 students out of 2,087 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, Tarleton State University has the most highest graduation rate of 45.81%, while South Texas College has the lowest rate of 15.22%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | 45.81% (42.32% / 47.81%) | 935 (314 / 621) |
2,041 (742 / 1,299) |
| South Texas College | 15.22% (13.04% / 17.39%) | 7 (3 / 4) |
46 (23 / 23) |
| Brazosport College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Grayson College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Lone Star College System | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Odessa College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 45.14% (41.44% / 47.28%) |
942 (317 / 625) |
2,087 (765 / 1,322) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 31.53% where 658 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,087 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 Texas College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19.57%, while Tarleton State University has the highest rate of 31.80% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | 31.80% (28.84% / 33.49%) | 649 (214 / 435) | 2,041 (742 / 1,299) |
| South Texas College | 19.57% (13.04% / 26.09%) | 9 (3 / 6) | 46 (23 / 23) |
| Brazosport College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Grayson College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Lone Star College System | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Odessa College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 31.53% (28.37% / 33.36%) | 658 (217 / 441) |
2,087 (765 / 1,322) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 66.00% for full-time students and 57.33% 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, Tarleton State University has the most highest retention rate of 70%, while South Texas College has the lowest rate of 63%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | 70% | 71% |
| South Texas College | 63% | 45% |
| Brazosport College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Grayson College | 67% | - |
| Lone Star College System | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Odessa College | 64% | 56% |
| Average | 66.00% | 57.33% |