Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 51.75% where 2,178 students out of 4,209 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 University of Central Arkansas has the lowest rate of 50.08%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | 50.08% (46.65% / 52.22%) | 935 (334 / 601) |
1,867 (716 / 1,151) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 53.07% (46.05% / 56.70%) | 1,243 (367 / 876) |
2,342 (797 / 1,545) |
| Average | 51.75% (46.33% / 54.78%) |
2,178 (701 / 1,477) |
4,209 (1,513 / 2,696) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 26.87% where 1,131 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,209 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 Central Arkansas has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.09%, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | 23.09% (21.23% / 24.24%) | 431 (152 / 279) | 1,867 (716 / 1,151) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 29.89% (29.49% / 30.10%) | 700 (235 / 465) | 2,342 (797 / 1,545) |
| Average | 26.87% (25.58% / 27.60%) | 1,131 (387 / 744) |
4,209 (1,513 / 2,696) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.50% for full-time students and 30.50% 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, University of Central Arkansas has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Stephen F Austin State University has the lowest rate of 73%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | 74% | 20% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 73% | 41% |
| Average | 73.50% | 30.50% |