Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.11% where 1,656 students out of 3,118 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 the Incarnate Word has the most highest graduation rate of 53.22%, while Stephen F Austin State University has the lowest rate of 53.07%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word | 53.22% (47.22% / 56.76%) | 413 (136 / 277) |
776 (288 / 488) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 53.07% (46.05% / 56.70%) | 1,243 (367 / 876) |
2,342 (797 / 1,545) |
| Average | 53.11% (46.36% / 56.71%) |
1,656 (503 / 1,153) |
3,118 (1,085 / 2,033) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.02% where 936 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,118 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, Stephen F Austin State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 29.89%, while University of the Incarnate Word has the highest rate of 30.41% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word | 30.41% (34.38% / 28.07%) | 236 (99 / 137) | 776 (288 / 488) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 29.89% (29.49% / 30.10%) | 700 (235 / 465) | 2,342 (797 / 1,545) |
| Average | 30.02% (30.78% / 29.61%) | 936 (334 / 602) |
3,118 (1,085 / 2,033) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 41.00% 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, Stephen F Austin State University has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while University of the Incarnate Word has the lowest rate of 70%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word | 70% | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 73% | 41% |
| Average | 71.50% | 41.00% |