Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.79% where 3,797 students out of 6,351 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, West Virginia University has the most highest graduation rate of 62.12%, while Glenville State University has the lowest rate of 36.25%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Glenville State University | 36.25% (33.61% / 38.64%) | 91 (40 / 51) |
251 (119 / 132) |
Shepherd University | 47.85% (41.25% / 52.83%) | 267 (99 / 168) |
558 (240 / 318) |
West Liberty University | 61.24% (55.09% / 65.06%) | 267 (92 / 175) |
436 (167 / 269) |
West Virginia University | 62.12% (57.91% / 66.68%) | 3,172 (1,537 / 1,635) |
5,106 (2,654 / 2,452) |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 59.79% (55.60% / 63.99%) |
3,797 (1,768 / 2,029) |
6,351 (3,180 / 3,171) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.50% where 1,302 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,351 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, West Liberty University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 0.92%, while West Virginia University has the highest rate of 23.50% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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Glenville State University | 15.14% (17.65% / 12.88%) | 38 (21 / 17) | 251 (119 / 132) |
Shepherd University | 10.75% (7.92% / 12.89%) | 60 (19 / 41) | 558 (240 / 318) |
West Liberty University | 0.92% (1.20% / 0.74%) | 4 (2 / 2) | 436 (167 / 269) |
West Virginia University | 23.50% (24.38% / 22.55%) | 1,200 (647 / 553) | 5,106 (2,654 / 2,452) |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 20.50% (21.67% / 19.33%) | 1,302 (689 / 613) |
6,351 (3,180 / 3,171) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 73.67% for full-time students and 45.00% 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, West Virginia University at Parkersburg has the most highest retention rate of 100%, while Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the lowest rate of 57%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
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Glenville State University | 65% | 33% |
Shepherd University | 70% | 57% |
West Liberty University | 71% | - |
West Virginia University | 79% | 18% |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | 100% | 100% |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | 57% | 17% |
Average | 73.67% | 45.00% |