Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.79% where 779 students out of 1,184 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, Longwood University has the most highest graduation rate of 66.56%, while Presbyterian College has the lowest rate of 63.41%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College | 63.41% (55.94% / 70.83%) | 182 (80 / 102) |
287 (143 / 144) |
| Longwood University | 66.56% (58.55% / 70.66%) | 597 (178 / 419) |
897 (304 / 593) |
| Average | 65.79% (57.72% / 70.69%) |
779 (258 / 521) |
1,184 (447 / 737) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.32% where 288 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,184 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, Longwood University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 22.52%, while Presbyterian College has the highest rate of 29.97% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College | 29.97% (33.57% / 26.39%) | 86 (48 / 38) | 287 (143 / 144) |
| Longwood University | 22.52% (22.37% / 22.60%) | 202 (68 / 134) | 897 (304 / 593) |
| Average | 24.32% (25.95% / 23.34%) | 288 (116 / 172) |
1,184 (447 / 737) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.00% for full-time students and 58.00% 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, Longwood University has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Presbyterian College has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College | 68% | - |
| Longwood University | 76% | 58% |
| Average | 72.00% | 58.00% |