Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 72.88% where 1,013 students out of 1,390 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, Washington and Lee University has the most highest graduation rate of 94.83%, while Southern Virginia University has the lowest rate of 46.08%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 75.27% (75.27% / 0.00%) | 213 (213 / 0) |
283 (283 / 0) |
Marymount University | 60.59% (51.97% / 65.16%) | 266 (79 / 187) |
439 (152 / 287) |
Southern Virginia University | 46.08% (40.45% / 50.43%) | 94 (36 / 58) |
204 (89 / 115) |
Washington and Lee University | 94.83% (94.33% / 95.39%) | 440 (233 / 207) |
464 (247 / 217) |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 72.88% (72.76% / 73.02%) |
1,013 (561 / 452) |
1,390 (771 / 619) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.57% where 172 students have transferred out from schools out of 926 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, Hampden-Sydney College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 7.77%, while Marymount University has the highest rate of 28.02% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 7.77% (7.77% / 0.00%) | 22 (22 / 0) | 283 (283 / 0) |
Marymount University | 28.02% (32.24% / 25.78%) | 123 (49 / 74) | 439 (152 / 287) |
Southern Virginia University | 13.24% (16.85% / 10.43%) | 27 (15 / 12) | 204 (89 / 115) |
Washington and Lee University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 464 (247 / 217) |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 18.57% (16.41% / 21.39%) | 172 (86 / 86) |
926 (524 / 402) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.25% for full-time students and 80.00% 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, Washington and Lee University has the most highest retention rate of 98%, while Southern Virginia University has the lowest rate of 67%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Hampden-Sydney College | 81% | - | |
Marymount University | 75% | 80% | |
Southern Virginia University | 67% | - | |
Washington and Lee University | 98% | - | |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No retention information available at the school. | ||
Average | 80.25% | 80.00% |