Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 84.90% where 2,698 students out of 3,178 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, William & Mary has the most highest graduation rate of 90.95%, while American University has the lowest rate of 79.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 79.46% (76.38% / 81.17%) | 1,331 (456 / 875) |
1,675 (597 / 1,078) |
| William & Mary | 90.95% (89.67% / 91.88%) | 1,367 (564 / 803) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 84.90% (83.20% / 85.96%) |
2,698 (1,020 / 1,678) |
3,178 (1,226 / 1,952) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 5.92% where 89 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,503 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,675 (597 / 1,078) |
| William & Mary | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) | 1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 90.50% for full-time students and 78.50% 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, William & Mary has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while American University has the lowest rate of 86%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| American University | 86% | 57% |
| William & Mary | 95% | 100% |
| Average | 90.50% | 78.50% |