Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.80% where 2,487 students out of 4,710 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, Middle Tennessee State University has the most highest graduation rate of 54.59%, while Marshall University has the lowest rate of 50.03%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | 54.59% (48.71% / 59.30%) | 1,565 (621 / 944) |
2,867 (1,275 / 1,592) |
| Marshall University | 50.03% (46.09% / 52.92%) | 922 (360 / 562) |
1,843 (781 / 1,062) |
| Average | 52.80% (47.71% / 56.74%) |
2,487 (981 / 1,506) |
4,710 (2,056 / 2,654) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.31% where 721 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,710 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, Middle Tennessee State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 8.75%, while Marshall University has the highest rate of 25.50% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | 8.75% (9.10% / 8.48%) | 251 (116 / 135) | 2,867 (1,275 / 1,592) |
| Marshall University | 25.50% (23.43% / 27.02%) | 470 (183 / 287) | 1,843 (781 / 1,062) |
| Average | 15.31% (14.54% / 15.90%) | 721 (299 / 422) |
4,710 (2,056 / 2,654) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.00% for full-time students and 51.50% 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, Middle Tennessee State University has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Marshall University has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | 76% | 53% |
| Marshall University | 74% | 50% |
| Average | 75.00% | 51.50% |