Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.11% where 2,749 students out of 3,866 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, Virginia University of Lynchburg has the most highest graduation rate of 100.00%, while Sweet Briar College has the lowest rate of 61.19%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | 67.48% (63.50% / 70.45%) | 2,160 (868 / 1,292) |
3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
| Sweet Briar College | 61.19% (0.00% / 61.19%) | 82 (0 / 82) |
134 (0 / 134) |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 100.00% (100.00% / 100.00%) | 67 (46 / 21) |
67 (46 / 21) |
| Washington and Lee University | 94.83% (94.33% / 95.39%) | 440 (233 / 207) |
464 (247 / 217) |
| Divine Mercy University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 71.11% (69.10% / 72.62%) |
2,749 (1,147 / 1,602) |
3,866 (1,660 / 2,206) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 6.12% where 204 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,335 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 Liberty University has the highest rate of 6.25% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | 6.25% (6.36% / 6.16%) | 200 (87 / 113) | 3,201 (1,367 / 1,834) |
| Sweet Briar College | 2.99% (0.00% / 2.99%) | 4 (0 / 4) | 134 (0 / 134) |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 67 (46 / 21) |
| Washington and Lee University | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 464 (247 / 217) |
| Divine Mercy University | 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 | 6.12% (6.36% / 5.95%) | 204 (87 / 117) |
3,335 (1,367 / 1,968) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.50% for full-time students and 31.00% 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, Washington and Lee University has the most highest retention rate of 98%, while Sweet Briar College has the lowest rate of 62%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | 79% | 31% | |
| Sweet Briar College | 62% | - | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 75% | - | |
| Washington and Lee University | 98% | - | |
| Divine Mercy University | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 78.50% | 31.00% | |