Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 67.44% where 497 students out of 737 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 Shenandoah University has the lowest rate of 62.56%.
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) |
Shenandoah University | 62.56% (51.09% / 70.37%) | 284 (94 / 190) |
454 (184 / 270) |
Average | 67.44% (65.74% / 70.37%) |
497 (307 / 190) |
737 (467 / 270) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 11.67% where 86 students have transferred out from schools out of 737 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 Shenandoah University has the highest rate of 14.10% (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) |
Shenandoah University | 14.10% (13.59% / 14.44%) | 64 (25 / 39) | 454 (184 / 270) |
Average | 11.67% (10.06% / 14.44%) | 86 (47 / 39) |
737 (467 / 270) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.00% for full-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, Shenandoah University has the most highest retention rate of 83%, while Hampden-Sydney College has the lowest rate of 81%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 81% | - |
Shenandoah University | 83% | - |
Average | 82.00% | 0.00% |