Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 68.03% where 1,594 students out of 2,343 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, Maryland Institute College of Art has the most highest graduation rate of 76.52%, while Mount St. Mary's University has the lowest rate of 64.75%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 76.52% (67.07% / 79.47%) | 264 (55 / 209) |
345 (82 / 263) |
| Mount St. Mary's University | 64.75% (62.76% / 66.52%) | 270 (123 / 147) |
417 (196 / 221) |
| Stevenson University | 65.13% (57.45% / 69.29%) | 510 (158 / 352) |
783 (275 / 508) |
| Washington College | 71.46% (62.09% / 78.95%) | 293 (113 / 180) |
410 (182 / 228) |
| McDaniel College | 66.24% (63.82% / 68.78%) | 257 (127 / 130) |
388 (199 / 189) |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.03% (61.67% / 72.25%) |
1,594 (576 / 1,018) |
2,343 (934 / 1,409) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.14% where 423 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,001 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, McDaniel College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 0.26%, while Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital has the highest rate of 100.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 345 (82 / 263) |
| Mount St. Mary's University | 29.50% (29.08% / 29.86%) | 123 (57 / 66) | 417 (196 / 221) |
| Stevenson University | 30.01% (35.27% / 27.17%) | 235 (97 / 138) | 783 (275 / 508) |
| Washington College | 14.88% (17.58% / 12.72%) | 61 (32 / 29) | 410 (182 / 228) |
| McDaniel College | 0.26% (0.00% / 0.53%) | 1 (0 / 1) | 388 (199 / 189) |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | 100.00% (100.00% / 0.00%) | 3 (3 / 0) | 3 (3 / 0) |
| Average | 21.14% (22.11% / 20.42%) | 423 (189 / 234) |
2,001 (855 / 1,146) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 77.00% for full-time students and 100.00% 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, Maryland Institute College of Art has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Mount St. Mary's University has the lowest rate of 68%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 85% | - |
| Mount St. Mary's University | 68% | - |
| Stevenson University | 77% | 100% |
| Washington College | 83% | - |
| McDaniel College | 76% | - |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | 73% | - |
| Average | 77.00% | 100.00% |