Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.09% where 754 students out of 1,298 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, Sweet Briar College has the most highest graduation rate of 61.19%, while Southern Virginia University has the lowest rate of 46.08%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
University of Lynchburg | 59.88% (53.85% / 63.50%) | 312 (105 / 207) |
521 (195 / 326) |
Marymount University | 60.59% (51.97% / 65.16%) | 266 (79 / 187) |
439 (152 / 287) |
Southern Virginia University | 46.08% (40.45% / 50.43%) | 94 (36 / 58) |
204 (89 / 115) |
Sweet Briar College | 61.19% (0.00% / 61.19%) | 82 (0 / 82) |
134 (0 / 134) |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 58.09% (50.46% / 61.95%) |
754 (220 / 534) |
1,298 (436 / 862) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.19% where 301 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,298 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, Sweet Briar College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.99%, while University of Lynchburg has the highest rate of 28.21% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
University of Lynchburg | 28.21% (30.77% / 26.69%) | 147 (60 / 87) | 521 (195 / 326) |
Marymount University | 28.02% (32.24% / 25.78%) | 123 (49 / 74) | 439 (152 / 287) |
Southern Virginia University | 13.24% (16.85% / 10.43%) | 27 (15 / 12) | 204 (89 / 115) |
Sweet Briar College | 2.99% (0.00% / 2.99%) | 4 (0 / 4) | 134 (0 / 134) |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 23.19% (28.44% / 20.53%) | 301 (124 / 177) |
1,298 (436 / 862) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.00% for full-time students and 80.00% 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, University of Lynchburg has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Sweet Briar College has the lowest rate of 62%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
University of Lynchburg | 76% | - | |
Marymount University | 75% | 80% | |
Southern Virginia University | 67% | - | |
Sweet Briar College | 62% | - | |
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | No retention information available at the school. | ||
Average | 70.00% | 80.00% |