Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 44.16% where 393 students out of 890 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, Marymount University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.59%, while Ferrum College has the lowest rate of 28.16%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Ferrum College | 28.16% (20.51% / 39.89%) | 127 (56 / 71) |
451 (273 / 178) |
Marymount University | 60.59% (51.97% / 65.16%) | 266 (79 / 187) |
439 (152 / 287) |
Centra College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Appalachian School of Law | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 44.16% (31.76% / 55.48%) |
393 (135 / 258) |
890 (425 / 465) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.02% where 123 students have transferred out from schools out of 439 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) |
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Ferrum College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 451 (273 / 178) |
Marymount University | 28.02% (32.24% / 25.78%) | 123 (49 / 74) | 439 (152 / 287) |
Centra College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Appalachian School of Law | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 28.02% (32.24% / 25.78%) | 123 (49 / 74) |
439 (152 / 287) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 66.50% for full-time students and 80.00% 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, Marymount University has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while Ferrum College has the lowest rate of 58%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
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Ferrum College | 58% | - | |
Marymount University | 75% | 80% | |
Centra College | No retention information available at the school. | ||
Appalachian School of Law | No retention information available at the school. | ||
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | No retention information available at the school. | ||
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 66.50% | 80.00% |