Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 43.64% where 1,995 students out of 4,572 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, Stephen F Austin State University has the most highest graduation rate of 53.07%, while Texas Southern University has the lowest rate of 26.25%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 42.73% (34.54% / 49.82%) | 432 (162 / 270) |
1,011 (469 / 542) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 53.07% (46.05% / 56.70%) | 1,243 (367 / 876) |
2,342 (797 / 1,545) |
| Texas Southern University | 26.25% (21.15% / 30.04%) | 320 (110 / 210) |
1,219 (520 / 699) |
| Brazosport College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 43.64% (35.78% / 48.67%) |
1,995 (639 / 1,356) |
4,572 (1,786 / 2,786) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.46% where 1,301 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,572 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, Texas Southern University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.51%, while Stephen F Austin State University has the highest rate of 29.89% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 28.68% (31.13% / 26.57%) | 290 (146 / 144) | 1,011 (469 / 542) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 29.89% (29.49% / 30.10%) | 700 (235 / 465) | 2,342 (797 / 1,545) |
| Texas Southern University | 25.51% (22.50% / 27.75%) | 311 (117 / 194) | 1,219 (520 / 699) |
| Brazosport College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 28.46% (27.88% / 28.82%) | 1,301 (498 / 803) |
4,572 (1,786 / 2,786) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 64.33% for full-time students and 37.67% 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, Stephen F Austin State University has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while Texas Southern University has the lowest rate of 55%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 65% | 40% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 73% | 41% |
| Texas Southern University | 55% | 32% |
| Brazosport College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 64.33% | 37.67% |