Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.93% where 295 students out of 537 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, Wheeling University has the most highest graduation rate of 58.67%, while West Virginia Wesleyan College has the lowest rate of 53.49%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | 53.49% (41.95% / 62.91%) | 207 (73 / 134) |
387 (174 / 213) |
| Wheeling University | 58.67% (45.45% / 72.60%) | 88 (35 / 53) |
150 (77 / 73) |
| Average | 54.93% (43.03% / 65.38%) |
295 (108 / 187) |
537 (251 / 286) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 40.00% where 60 students have transferred out from schools out of 150 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 387 (174 / 213) |
| Wheeling University | 40.00% (54.55% / 24.66%) | 60 (42 / 18) | 150 (77 / 73) |
| Average | 40.00% (54.55% / 24.66%) | 60 (42 / 18) |
150 (77 / 73) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.50% 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, Wheeling University has the most highest retention rate of 72%, while West Virginia Wesleyan College has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | 67% | - |
| Wheeling University | 72% | - |
| Average | 69.50% | 0.00% |