Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 70.64% where 1,744 students out of 2,469 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 89.42%, while Virginia State University has the lowest rate of 39.44%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 89.42% (88.24% / 90.28%) | 1,378 (570 / 808) |
1,541 (646 / 895) |
| Virginia State University | 39.44% (34.44% / 42.61%) | 366 (124 / 242) |
928 (360 / 568) |
| Average | 70.64% (68.99% / 71.77%) |
1,744 (694 / 1,050) |
2,469 (1,006 / 1,463) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 7.27% where 112 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,541 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 7.27% (8.20% / 6.59%) | 112 (53 / 59) | 1,541 (646 / 895) |
| Virginia State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 7.27% (8.20% / 6.59%) | 112 (53 / 59) |
1,541 (646 / 895) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.00% for full-time students and 25.00% 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 Virginia State University has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 95% | - |
| Virginia State University | 69% | 25% |
| Average | 82.00% | 25.00% |
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