Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 61.22% where 311 students out of 508 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, Hollins University has the most highest graduation rate of 65.63%, while Emory & Henry College has the lowest rate of 57.75%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry College | 57.75% (47.45% / 67.35%) | 164 (65 / 99) |
284 (137 / 147) |
| Hollins University | 65.63% (0.00% / 65.63%) | 147 (0 / 147) |
224 (0 / 224) |
| Average | 61.22% (47.45% / 66.31%) |
311 (65 / 246) |
508 (137 / 371) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.58% where 84 students have transferred out from schools out of 284 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry College | 29.58% (35.77% / 23.81%) | 84 (49 / 35) | 284 (137 / 147) |
| Hollins University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 224 (0 / 224) |
| Average | 29.58% (35.77% / 23.81%) | 84 (49 / 35) |
284 (137 / 147) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.50% 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, Hollins University has the most highest retention rate of 68%, while Emory & Henry College has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry College | 67% | - |
| Hollins University | 68% | - |
| Average | 67.50% | 0.00% |