Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.49% where 358 students out of 657 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 Ascent College has the lowest rate of 16.67%.
| 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) |
| Virginia Union University | 39.13% (36.94% / 40.76%) | 144 (58 / 86) |
368 (157 / 211) |
| Ascent College | 16.67% (0.00% / 25.00%) | 1 (0 / 1) |
6 (2 / 4) |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 54.49% (61.31% / 40.47%) |
358 (271 / 87) |
657 (442 / 215) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.22% where 146 students have transferred out from schools out of 657 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 Virginia Union University has the highest rate of 33.42% (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) |
| Virginia Union University | 33.42% (29.94% / 36.02%) | 123 (47 / 76) | 368 (157 / 211) |
| Ascent College | 16.67% (50.00% / 0.00%) | 1 (1 / 0) | 6 (2 / 4) |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 22.22% (15.84% / 35.35%) | 146 (70 / 76) |
657 (442 / 215) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.50% for full-time students and 49.50% 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 Virginia Union University has the lowest rate of 54%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | 81% | - |
| Virginia Union University | 54% | 32% |
| Ascent College | - | 67% |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 67.50% | 49.50% |