Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 63.65% where 2,653 students out of 4,168 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, William & Mary has the most highest graduation rate of 90.95%, while Old Dominion University has the lowest rate of 48.26%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 90.95% (89.67% / 91.88%) | 1,367 (564 / 803) |
1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Old Dominion University | 48.26% (44.17% / 52.02%) | 1,286 (564 / 722) |
2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
| Average | 63.65% (59.18% / 67.42%) |
2,653 (1,128 / 1,525) |
4,168 (1,906 / 2,262) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.97% where 749 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,168 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, William & Mary has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.92%, while Old Dominion University has the highest rate of 24.77% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 5.92% (6.20% / 5.72%) | 89 (39 / 50) | 1,503 (629 / 874) |
| Old Dominion University | 24.77% (25.22% / 24.35%) | 660 (322 / 338) | 2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
| Average | 17.97% (18.94% / 17.15%) | 749 (361 / 388) |
4,168 (1,906 / 2,262) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 84.50% for full-time students and 73.50% 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, William & Mary has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while Old Dominion University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 95% | 100% |
| Old Dominion University | 74% | 47% |
| Average | 84.50% | 73.50% |