Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.18% where 1,781 students out of 3,549 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 53.33%, while Northwestern State University of Louisiana has the lowest rate of 45.20%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 45.20% (39.20% / 48.11%) | 621 (176 / 445) |
1,374 (449 / 925) |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 53.33% (49.14% / 55.56%) | 1,160 (371 / 789) |
2,175 (755 / 1,420) |
| Average | 50.18% (45.43% / 52.62%) |
1,781 (547 / 1,234) |
3,549 (1,204 / 2,345) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.95% where 608 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,175 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.
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Stephen F Austin State University | 27.95% (25.56% / 29.23%) | 608 (193 / 415) | 2,175 (755 / 1,420) |
| Average | 27.95% (25.56% / 29.23%) | 608 (193 / 415) |
2,175 (755 / 1,420) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 43.00% 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 72%, while Northwestern State University of Louisiana has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 71% | 29% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 72% | 57% |
| Average | 71.50% | 43.00% |
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