Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 57.02% where 2,218 students out of 3,890 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, Christopher Newport University has the most highest graduation rate of 76.08%, while Old Dominion University has the lowest rate of 48.26%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | 76.08% (72.01% / 79.07%) | 932 (373 / 559) |
1,225 (518 / 707) |
| Old Dominion University | 48.26% (44.17% / 52.02%) | 1,286 (564 / 722) |
2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
| Average | 57.02% (52.20% / 61.15%) |
2,218 (937 / 1,281) |
3,890 (1,795 / 2,095) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.77% where 660 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,665 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 1,225 (518 / 707) |
| Old Dominion University | 24.77% (25.22% / 24.35%) | 660 (322 / 338) | 2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
| Average | 24.77% (25.22% / 24.35%) | 660 (322 / 338) |
2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.00% for full-time students and 47.00% 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, Christopher Newport University has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while Old Dominion University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | 86% | - |
| Old Dominion University | 74% | 47% |
| Average | 80.00% | 47.00% |