Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.83% where 5,405 students out of 8,211 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, Kansas State University has the most highest graduation rate of 68.59%, while Texas Tech University has the lowest rate of 63.75%.
| 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 Tech University | 63.75% (62.55% / 65.03%) | 2,986 (1,515 / 1,471) |
4,684 (2,422 / 2,262) |
| Average | 65.83% (64.62% / 67.09%) |
5,405 (2,718 / 2,687) |
8,211 (4,206 / 4,005) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.30% where 1,831 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,211 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, Kansas State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19.82%, while Texas Tech University has the highest rate of 24.17% (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 Tech University | 24.17% (23.49% / 24.89%) | 1,132 (569 / 563) | 4,684 (2,422 / 2,262) |
| Average | 22.30% (21.30% / 23.35%) | 1,831 (896 / 935) |
8,211 (4,206 / 4,005) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 86.00% for full-time students and 50.50% 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.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | 86% | 39% |
| Texas Tech University | 86% | 62% |
| Average | 86.00% | 50.50% |