Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.11% where 2,373 students out of 3,484 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, Hampden-Sydney College has the most highest graduation rate of 75.27%, while Liberty University has the lowest rate of 67.48%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 75.27% (75.27% / 0.00%) | 213 (213 / 0) |
283 (283 / 0) |
Liberty University | 67.48% (63.50% / 70.45%) | 2,160 (868 / 1,292) |
3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
Average | 68.11% (65.52% / 70.45%) |
2,373 (1,081 / 1,292) |
3,484 (1,650 / 1,834) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 6.37% where 222 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,484 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, Liberty University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6.25%, while Hampden-Sydney College has the highest rate of 7.77% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 7.77% (7.77% / 0.00%) | 22 (22 / 0) | 283 (283 / 0) |
Liberty University | 6.25% (6.36% / 6.16%) | 200 (87 / 113) | 3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
Average | 6.37% (6.61% / 6.16%) | 222 (109 / 113) |
3,484 (1,650 / 1,834) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.00% for full-time students and 31.00% 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, Hampden-Sydney College has the most highest retention rate of 81%, while Liberty University has the lowest rate of 79%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 81% | - |
Liberty University | 79% | 31% |
Average | 80.00% | 31.00% |