Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 60.63% where 2,924 students out of 4,823 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, Liberty University has the most highest graduation rate of 67.48%, while Ferrum College has the lowest rate of 28.16%.
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) |
Ferrum College | 28.16% (20.51% / 39.89%) | 127 (56 / 71) |
451 (273 / 178) |
Liberty University | 67.48% (63.50% / 70.45%) | 2,160 (868 / 1,292) |
3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
University of Lynchburg | 59.88% (53.85% / 63.50%) | 312 (105 / 207) |
521 (195 / 326) |
Virginia Wesleyan University | 43.99% (44.85% / 43.28%) | 161 (74 / 87) |
366 (165 / 201) |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 60.63% (54.66% / 65.38%) |
2,924 (1,168 / 1,756) |
4,823 (2,137 / 2,686) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 12.83% where 561 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,372 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, Liberty University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6.25%, while Virginia Wesleyan University has the highest rate of 35.52% (more students transferred out from the school).
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) |
Ferrum College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 451 (273 / 178) |
Liberty University | 6.25% (6.36% / 6.16%) | 200 (87 / 113) | 3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
University of Lynchburg | 28.21% (30.77% / 26.69%) | 147 (60 / 87) | 521 (195 / 326) |
Virginia Wesleyan University | 35.52% (32.12% / 38.31%) | 130 (53 / 77) | 366 (165 / 201) |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 12.83% (13.36% / 12.44%) | 561 (249 / 312) |
4,372 (1,864 / 2,508) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.80% for full-time students and 31.00% 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, Liberty University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Ferrum College has the lowest rate of 58%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Emory & Henry College | 67% | - | |
Ferrum College | 58% | - | |
Liberty University | 79% | 31% | |
University of Lynchburg | 76% | - | |
Virginia Wesleyan University | 69% | - | |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 69.80% | 31.00% |