Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 66.25% where 526 students out of 794 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, Roanoke College has the most highest graduation rate of 71.34%, while Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach has the lowest rate of 25.00%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | 25.00% (50.00% / 0.00%) | 1 (1 / 0) |
4 (2 / 2) |
| Emory & Henry College | 57.75% (47.45% / 67.35%) | 164 (65 / 99) |
284 (137 / 147) |
| Roanoke College | 71.34% (68.69% / 73.05%) | 361 (136 / 225) |
506 (198 / 308) |
| Virginia Beach Theological Seminary | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 66.25% (59.94% / 70.90%) |
526 (202 / 324) |
794 (337 / 457) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.43% where 194 students have transferred out from schools out of 794 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, Roanoke College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 21.34%, while Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach has the highest rate of 50.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | 50.00% (50.00% / 50.00%) | 2 (1 / 1) | 4 (2 / 2) |
| Emory & Henry College | 29.58% (35.77% / 23.81%) | 84 (49 / 35) | 284 (137 / 147) |
| Roanoke College | 21.34% (23.23% / 20.13%) | 108 (46 / 62) | 506 (198 / 308) |
| Virginia Beach Theological Seminary | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 24.43% (28.49% / 21.44%) | 194 (96 / 98) |
794 (337 / 457) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.50% 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, Roanoke College has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Emory & Henry College has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Emory & Henry College | 67% | - | |
| Roanoke College | 74% | - | |
| Virginia Beach Theological Seminary | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 70.50% | 0.00% | |