Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.83% where 6,398 students out of 8,907 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, University of Georgia has the most highest graduation rate of 88.11%, while Clayton State University has the lowest rate of 35.25%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Albany State University | 38.07% (30.20% / 42.16%) | 166 (45 / 121) |
436 (149 / 287) |
Clayton State University | 35.25% (25.00% / 40.68%) | 159 (39 / 120) |
451 (156 / 295) |
Columbus State University | 44.06% (38.50% / 47.93%) | 415 (149 / 266) |
942 (387 / 555) |
University of Georgia | 88.11% (85.69% / 89.71%) | 4,759 (1,839 / 2,920) |
5,401 (2,146 / 3,255) |
University of North Georgia | 53.61% (48.34% / 57.61%) | 899 (350 / 549) |
1,677 (724 / 953) |
Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 71.83% (68.00% / 74.39%) |
6,398 (2,422 / 3,976) |
8,907 (3,562 / 5,345) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 15.49% where 1,380 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,907 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, University of Georgia has the lowest transfer-out rate of 7.74%, while Albany State University has the highest rate of 33.26% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Albany State University | 33.26% (32.21% / 33.80%) | 145 (48 / 97) | 436 (149 / 287) |
Clayton State University | 22.17% (25.00% / 20.68%) | 100 (39 / 61) | 451 (156 / 295) |
Columbus State University | 26.33% (24.81% / 27.39%) | 248 (96 / 152) | 942 (387 / 555) |
University of Georgia | 7.74% (7.88% / 7.65%) | 418 (169 / 249) | 5,401 (2,146 / 3,255) |
University of North Georgia | 27.97% (29.70% / 26.65%) | 469 (215 / 254) | 1,677 (724 / 953) |
Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 15.49% (15.92% / 15.21%) | 1,380 (567 / 813) |
8,907 (3,562 / 5,345) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.80% for full-time students and 49.60% 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 Georgia has the most highest retention rate of 94%, while Clayton State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Albany State University | 68% | 23% | |
Clayton State University | 60% | 50% | |
Columbus State University | 65% | 33% | |
University of Georgia | 94% | 91% | |
University of North Georgia | 72% | 51% | |
Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Average | 71.80% | 49.60% |