Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 64.86% where 2,783 students out of 4,291 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, Hampden-Sydney College has the most highest graduation rate of 75.27%, while Virginia Union University has the lowest rate of 39.13%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | 75.27% (75.27% / 0.00%) | 213 (213 / 0) |
283 (283 / 0) |
| Liberty University | 67.48% (63.50% / 70.45%) | 2,160 (868 / 1,292) |
3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
| Marymount University | 60.59% (51.97% / 65.16%) | 266 (79 / 187) |
439 (152 / 287) |
| Virginia Union University | 39.13% (36.94% / 40.76%) | 144 (58 / 86) |
368 (157 / 211) |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 64.86% (62.17% / 67.11%) |
2,783 (1,218 / 1,565) |
4,291 (1,959 / 2,332) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.91% where 468 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,291 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, Liberty University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6.25%, while Virginia Union University has the highest rate of 33.42% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | 7.77% (7.77% / 0.00%) | 22 (22 / 0) | 283 (283 / 0) |
| Liberty University | 6.25% (6.36% / 6.16%) | 200 (87 / 113) | 3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
| Marymount University | 28.02% (32.24% / 25.78%) | 123 (49 / 74) | 439 (152 / 287) |
| Virginia Union University | 33.42% (29.94% / 36.02%) | 123 (47 / 76) | 368 (157 / 211) |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 10.91% (10.46% / 11.28%) | 468 (205 / 263) |
4,291 (1,959 / 2,332) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.25% for full-time students and 47.67% 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, Hampden-Sydney College has the most highest retention rate of 81%, while Virginia Union University has the lowest rate of 54%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | 81% | - | |
| Liberty University | 79% | 31% | |
| Marymount University | 75% | 80% | |
| Virginia Union University | 54% | 32% | |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 72.25% | 47.67% | |