Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 37.76% where 611 students out of 1,618 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, Norfolk State University has the most highest graduation rate of 39.84%, while South Carolina State University has the lowest rate of 34.36%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State University | 34.36% (28.62% / 40.00%) | 211 (87 / 124) |
614 (304 / 310) |
| Norfolk State University | 39.84% (35.43% / 42.20%) | 400 (124 / 276) |
1,004 (350 / 654) |
| Average | 37.76% (32.26% / 41.49%) |
611 (211 / 400) |
1,618 (654 / 964) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.45% where 347 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,618 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, Norfolk State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.23%, while South Carolina State University has the highest rate of 26.71% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State University | 26.71% (25.66% / 27.74%) | 164 (78 / 86) | 614 (304 / 310) |
| Norfolk State University | 18.23% (12.57% / 21.25%) | 183 (44 / 139) | 1,004 (350 / 654) |
| Average | 21.45% (18.65% / 23.34%) | 347 (122 / 225) |
1,618 (654 / 964) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.00% for full-time students and 10.00% 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, Norfolk State University has the most highest retention rate of 70%, while South Carolina State University has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State University | 68% | 10% |
| Norfolk State University | 70% | - |
| Average | 69.00% | 10.00% |