Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 82.42% where 1,603 students out of 1,945 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 Pacific Lutheran University has the lowest rate of 71.79%.
| 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) |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 71.79% (71.37% / 72.02%) | 486 (172 / 314) |
677 (241 / 436) |
| Average | 82.42% (83.00% / 81.97%) |
1,603 (703 / 900) |
1,945 (847 / 1,098) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 8.44% where 107 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,268 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.
| 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) |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 677 (241 / 436) |
| Average | 8.44% (7.26% / 9.52%) | 107 (44 / 63) |
1,268 (606 / 662) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 85.50% 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, Gonzaga University has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Pacific Lutheran University has the lowest rate of 78%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | 93% | - |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | - |
| Average | 85.50% | 0.00% |