Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 49.34% where 411 students out of 833 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, Sweet Briar College has the most highest graduation rate of 61.19%, while Bluefield University has the lowest rate of 31.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averett University | 45.99% (43.36% / 50.00%) | 109 (62 / 47) |
237 (143 / 94) |
| Bluefield University | 31.46% (21.30% / 47.14%) | 56 (23 / 33) |
178 (108 / 70) |
| Emory & Henry College | 57.75% (47.45% / 67.35%) | 164 (65 / 99) |
284 (137 / 147) |
| Sweet Briar College | 61.19% (0.00% / 61.19%) | 82 (0 / 82) |
134 (0 / 134) |
| Centra College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 49.34% (38.66% / 58.65%) |
411 (150 / 261) |
833 (388 / 445) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 25.81% where 215 students have transferred out from schools out of 833 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, Sweet Briar College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.99%, while Averett University has the highest rate of 32.91% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averett University | 32.91% (31.47% / 35.11%) | 78 (45 / 33) | 237 (143 / 94) |
| Bluefield University | 27.53% (29.63% / 24.29%) | 49 (32 / 17) | 178 (108 / 70) |
| Emory & Henry College | 29.58% (35.77% / 23.81%) | 84 (49 / 35) | 284 (137 / 147) |
| Sweet Briar College | 2.99% (0.00% / 2.99%) | 4 (0 / 4) | 134 (0 / 134) |
| Centra College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 25.81% (32.47% / 20.00%) | 215 (126 / 89) |
833 (388 / 445) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 62.50% for full-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, Emory & Henry College has the most highest retention rate of 67%, while Bluefield University has the lowest rate of 58%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Averett University | 63% | - |
| Bluefield University | 58% | - |
| Emory & Henry College | 67% | - |
| Sweet Briar College | 62% | - |
| Centra College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 62.50% | 0.00% |