Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 55.75% where 286 students out of 513 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, Oglethorpe University has the most highest graduation rate of 57.10%, while Davis & Elkins College has the lowest rate of 53.30%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | 57.10% (50.69% / 62.03%) | 189 (73 / 116) |
331 (144 / 187) |
| Davis & Elkins College | 53.30% (41.25% / 62.75%) | 97 (33 / 64) |
182 (80 / 102) |
| Average | 55.75% (47.32% / 62.28%) |
286 (106 / 180) |
513 (224 / 289) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 0.55% where 1 students have transferred out from schools out of 182 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 331 (144 / 187) |
| Davis & Elkins College | 0.55% (0.00% / 0.98%) | 1 (0 / 1) | 182 (80 / 102) |
| Average | 0.55% (0.00% / 0.98%) | 1 (0 / 1) |
182 (80 / 102) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.50% 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, Oglethorpe University has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Davis & Elkins College has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | 76% | - |
| Davis & Elkins College | 71% | - |
| Average | 73.50% | 0.00% |