Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 46.34% where 2,140 students out of 4,618 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, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the most highest graduation rate of 66.32%, while Georgia Southwestern State University has the lowest rate of 36.29%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 66.32% (55.68% / 79.44%) | 317 (147 / 170) |
478 (264 / 214) |
Fort Valley State University | 45.55% (33.33% / 53.51%) | 225 (65 / 160) |
494 (195 / 299) |
Georgia Southwestern State University | 36.29% (32.42% / 38.70%) | 172 (59 / 113) |
474 (182 / 292) |
University of West Georgia | 43.24% (35.92% / 47.42%) | 1,027 (310 / 717) |
2,375 (863 / 1,512) |
Augusta University | 50.06% (48.14% / 51.20%) | 399 (142 / 257) |
797 (295 / 502) |
Georgia Military College - Augusta | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 46.34% (40.19% / 50.27%) |
2,140 (723 / 1,417) |
4,618 (1,799 / 2,819) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.71% where 1,372 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,618 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, Fort Valley State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.68%, while Georgia Southwestern State University has the highest rate of 41.98% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 30.33% (40.91% / 17.29%) | 145 (108 / 37) | 478 (264 / 214) |
Fort Valley State University | 23.68% (26.67% / 21.74%) | 117 (52 / 65) | 494 (195 / 299) |
Georgia Southwestern State University | 41.98% (42.31% / 41.78%) | 199 (77 / 122) | 474 (182 / 292) |
University of West Georgia | 28.13% (27.81% / 28.31%) | 668 (240 / 428) | 2,375 (863 / 1,512) |
Augusta University | 30.49% (29.49% / 31.08%) | 243 (87 / 156) | 797 (295 / 502) |
Georgia Military College - Augusta | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 29.71% (31.35% / 28.66%) | 1,372 (564 / 808) |
4,618 (1,799 / 2,819) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.20% for full-time students and 35.40% 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 West Georgia has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while Georgia Southwestern State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 63% | 41% |
Fort Valley State University | 67% | 42% |
Georgia Southwestern State University | 60% | 10% |
University of West Georgia | 73% | 46% |
Augusta University | 73% | 38% |
Georgia Military College - Augusta | No retention information available at the school. | |
Average | 67.20% | 35.40% |