Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.85% where 2,133 students out of 4,195 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, The University of Texas at Arlington has the most highest graduation rate of 53.48%, while West Texas A & M University has the lowest rate of 45.02%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 53.48% (50.21% / 56.67%) | 1,546 (718 / 828) |
2,891 (1,430 / 1,461) |
| West Texas A & M University | 45.02% (39.93% / 48.86%) | 587 (224 / 363) |
1,304 (561 / 743) |
| Average | 50.85% (47.31% / 54.04%) |
2,133 (942 / 1,191) |
4,195 (1,991 / 2,204) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.68% where 1,203 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,195 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, The University of Texas at Arlington has the lowest transfer-out rate of 27.19%, while West Texas A & M University has the highest rate of 31.98% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 27.19% (26.43% / 27.93%) | 786 (378 / 408) | 2,891 (1,430 / 1,461) |
| West Texas A & M University | 31.98% (31.73% / 32.17%) | 417 (178 / 239) | 1,304 (561 / 743) |
| Average | 28.68% (27.93% / 29.36%) | 1,203 (556 / 647) |
4,195 (1,991 / 2,204) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.00% for full-time students and 38.00% 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, The University of Texas at Arlington has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while West Texas A & M University has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 74% | 30% |
| West Texas A & M University | 68% | 46% |
| Average | 71.00% | 38.00% |