Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 73.86% where 3,998 students out of 5,413 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, Texas Christian University has the most highest graduation rate of 83.72%, while Kansas State University has the lowest rate of 68.59%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | 68.59% (67.43% / 69.76%) | 2,419 (1,203 / 1,216) |
3,527 (1,784 / 1,743) |
| Texas Christian University | 83.72% (79.50% / 86.61%) | 1,579 (609 / 970) |
1,886 (766 / 1,120) |
| Average | 73.86% (71.06% / 76.35%) |
3,998 (1,812 / 2,186) |
5,413 (2,550 / 2,863) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.40% where 942 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,413 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 Christian University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12.88%, while Kansas State University has the highest rate of 19.82% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | 19.82% (18.33% / 21.34%) | 699 (327 / 372) | 3,527 (1,784 / 1,743) |
| Texas Christian University | 12.88% (15.40% / 11.16%) | 243 (118 / 125) | 1,886 (766 / 1,120) |
| Average | 17.40% (17.45% / 17.36%) | 942 (445 / 497) |
5,413 (2,550 / 2,863) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 89.00% for full-time students and 49.50% 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, Texas Christian University has the most highest retention rate of 92%, while Kansas State University has the lowest rate of 86%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | 86% | 39% |
| Texas Christian University | 92% | 60% |
| Average | 89.00% | 49.50% |