Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 67.95% where 600 students out of 883 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 Southern Virginia University has the lowest rate of 46.08%.
| 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) |
| Randolph-Macon College | 73.99% (71.35% / 76.47%) | 293 (137 / 156) |
396 (192 / 204) |
| Southern Virginia University | 46.08% (40.45% / 50.43%) | 94 (36 / 58) |
204 (89 / 115) |
| Divine Mercy University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 67.95% (68.44% / 67.08%) |
600 (386 / 214) |
883 (564 / 319) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.53% where 93 students have transferred out from schools out of 883 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, Hampden-Sydney College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 7.77%, while Southern Virginia University has the highest rate of 13.24% (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) |
| Randolph-Macon College | 11.11% (8.85% / 13.24%) | 44 (17 / 27) | 396 (192 / 204) |
| Southern Virginia University | 13.24% (16.85% / 10.43%) | 27 (15 / 12) | 204 (89 / 115) |
| Divine Mercy University | 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 | 10.53% (9.57% / 12.23%) | 93 (54 / 39) |
883 (564 / 319) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.33% for full-time students and 100.00% 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 Southern Virginia University has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | 81% | - | |
| Randolph-Macon College | 81% | 100% | |
| Southern Virginia University | 67% | - | |
| Divine Mercy University | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 76.33% | 100.00% | |