Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 49.95% where 4,430 students out of 8,869 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, University of North Texas has the most highest graduation rate of 58.92%, while Lamar University has the lowest rate of 37.70%.
| 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) |
| Lamar University | 37.70% (32.57% / 41.82%) | 552 (212 / 340) |
1,464 (651 / 813) |
| University of North Texas | 58.92% (52.89% / 63.72%) | 2,683 (1,069 / 1,614) |
4,554 (2,021 / 2,533) |
| Prairie View A & M University | 41.47% (33.33% / 46.38%) | 763 (231 / 532) |
1,840 (693 / 1,147) |
| Brazosport College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Weatherford College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 49.95% (43.66% / 54.74%) |
4,430 (1,674 / 2,756) |
8,869 (3,834 / 5,035) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.87% where 2,472 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,869 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 North Texas has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.25%, while Lamar University has the highest rate of 36.75% (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) |
| Lamar University | 36.75% (37.17% / 36.41%) | 538 (242 / 296) | 1,464 (651 / 813) |
| University of North Texas | 25.25% (26.27% / 24.44%) | 1,150 (531 / 619) | 4,554 (2,021 / 2,533) |
| Prairie View A & M University | 26.85% (26.84% / 26.85%) | 494 (186 / 308) | 1,840 (693 / 1,147) |
| Brazosport College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Weatherford College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 27.87% (28.82% / 27.15%) | 2,472 (1,105 / 1,367) |
8,869 (3,834 / 5,035) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.25% for full-time students and 41.25% 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, University of North Texas has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Lamar University has the lowest rate of 59%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 65% | 40% |
| Lamar University | 59% | 55% |
| University of North Texas | 80% | 47% |
| Prairie View A & M University | 73% | 23% |
| Brazosport College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Weatherford College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 69.25% | 41.25% |