Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 42.65% where 238 students out of 558 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, ECPI University has the most highest graduation rate of 43.54%, while Strayer University-Virginia has the lowest rate of 28.13%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Virginia | 28.13% (31.58% / 23.08%) | 9 (6 / 3) |
32 (19 / 13) |
| ECPI University | 43.54% (45.40% / 40.76%) | 229 (143 / 86) |
526 (315 / 211) |
| Average | 42.65% (44.61% / 39.73%) |
238 (149 / 89) |
558 (334 / 224) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 1.97% where 11 students have transferred out from schools out of 558 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, ECPI University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1.71%, while Strayer University-Virginia has the highest rate of 6.25% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Virginia | 6.25% (10.53% / 0.00%) | 2 (2 / 0) | 32 (19 / 13) |
| ECPI University | 1.71% (1.90% / 1.42%) | 9 (6 / 3) | 526 (315 / 211) |
| Average | 1.97% (2.40% / 1.34%) | 11 (8 / 3) |
558 (334 / 224) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 51.00% for full-time students and 42.00% 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.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Virginia | - | 42% |
| ECPI University | 51% | - |
| Average | 51.00% | 42.00% |