Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 78.25% where 1,612 students out of 2,060 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, Gonzaga University has the most highest graduation rate of 88.09%, while Heritage University has the lowest rate of 43.93%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | 88.09% (87.62% / 88.52%) | 1,117 (531 / 586) |
1,268 (606 / 662) |
| Heritage University | 43.93% (30.00% / 49.35%) | 47 (9 / 38) |
107 (30 / 77) |
| Seattle Pacific University | 65.40% (64.29% / 65.85%) | 448 (126 / 322) |
685 (196 / 489) |
| City University of Seattle | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 78.25% (80.05% / 77.04%) |
1,612 (666 / 946) |
2,060 (832 / 1,228) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 14.85% where 306 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,060 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, Gonzaga University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 8.44%, while Heritage University has the highest rate of 27.10% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | 8.44% (7.26% / 9.52%) | 107 (44 / 63) | 1,268 (606 / 662) |
| Heritage University | 27.10% (33.33% / 24.68%) | 29 (10 / 19) | 107 (30 / 77) |
| Seattle Pacific University | 24.82% (22.45% / 25.77%) | 170 (44 / 126) | 685 (196 / 489) |
| City University of Seattle | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 14.85% (11.78% / 16.94%) | 306 (98 / 208) |
2,060 (832 / 1,228) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 82.00% for full-time students and 41.00% 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, Gonzaga University has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Heritage University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | 93% | - |
| Heritage University | 74% | 62% |
| Seattle Pacific University | 79% | - |
| City University of Seattle | - | 20% |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 82.00% | 41.00% |