Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.26% where 1,853 students out of 3,687 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, Pennsylvania College of Technology has the most highest graduation rate of 66.75%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 14.92%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 14.92% (10.28% / 21.62%) | 27 (11 / 16) |
181 (107 / 74) |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 45.73% (35.35% / 53.25%) | 594 (193 / 401) |
1,299 (546 / 753) |
| Lincoln University | 44.68% (30.56% / 52.23%) | 231 (55 / 176) |
517 (180 / 337) |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 57.03% (50.69% / 62.02%) | 746 (292 / 454) |
1,308 (576 / 732) |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | 66.75% (67.52% / 63.38%) | 255 (210 / 45) |
382 (311 / 71) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 50.26% (44.24% / 55.52%) |
1,853 (761 / 1,092) |
3,687 (1,720 / 1,967) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.34% where 1,008 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,687 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, Pennsylvania College of Technology has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.24%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the highest rate of 55.25% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 55.25% (57.94% / 51.35%) | 100 (62 / 38) | 181 (107 / 74) |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 32.26% (34.80% / 30.41%) | 419 (190 / 229) | 1,299 (546 / 753) |
| Lincoln University | 30.56% (35.00% / 28.19%) | 158 (63 / 95) | 517 (180 / 337) |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 23.78% (25.35% / 22.54%) | 311 (146 / 165) | 1,308 (576 / 732) |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | 5.24% (5.47% / 4.23%) | 20 (17 / 3) | 382 (311 / 71) |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 27.34% (27.79% / 26.94%) | 1,008 (478 / 530) |
3,687 (1,720 / 1,967) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.33% for full-time students and 24.67% 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, Lincoln University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 68% | 25% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 17% |
| Lincoln University | 79% | 33% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 77% | 15% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | 77% | 25% |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 33% |
| Average | 74.33% | 24.67% |