Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 45.95% where 1,686 students out of 3,669 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, Old Dominion University has the most highest graduation rate of 48.26%, while Norfolk State University has the lowest rate of 39.84%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University | 39.84% (35.43% / 42.20%) | 400 (124 / 276) |
1,004 (350 / 654) |
| Old Dominion University | 48.26% (44.17% / 52.02%) | 1,286 (564 / 722) |
2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
| Average | 45.95% (42.29% / 48.87%) |
1,686 (688 / 998) |
3,669 (1,627 / 2,042) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 22.98% where 843 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,669 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 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University | 18.23% (12.57% / 21.25%) | 183 (44 / 139) | 1,004 (350 / 654) |
| Old Dominion University | 24.77% (25.22% / 24.35%) | 660 (322 / 338) | 2,665 (1,277 / 1,388) |
| Average | 22.98% (22.50% / 23.36%) | 843 (366 / 477) |
3,669 (1,627 / 2,042) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.00% 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, Old Dominion University has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Norfolk State University has the lowest rate of 70%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University | 70% | - |
| Old Dominion University | 74% | 47% |
| Average | 72.00% | 47.00% |