Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 77.25% where 3,284 students out of 4,251 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 Towson University has the lowest rate of 69.76%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 69.76% (63.58% / 73.38%) | 1,917 (646 / 1,271) |
2,748 (1,016 / 1,732) |
| William & Mary | 90.95% (89.67% / 91.88%) | 1,367 (564 / 803) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 77.25% (73.56% / 79.59%) |
3,284 (1,210 / 2,074) |
4,251 (1,645 / 2,606) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.15% where 644 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,251 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, William & Mary has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.92%, while Towson University has the highest rate of 20.20% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 20.20% (21.26% / 19.57%) | 555 (216 / 339) | 2,748 (1,016 / 1,732) |
| William & Mary | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) | 1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Average | 15.15% (15.50% / 14.93%) | 644 (255 / 389) |
4,251 (1,645 / 2,606) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 88.50% for full-time students and 74.00% 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, William & Mary has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while Towson University has the lowest rate of 82%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 82% | 48% |
| William & Mary | 95% | 100% |
| Average | 88.50% | 74.00% |