Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 47.39% where 4,027 students out of 8,497 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, Georgia College & State University has the most highest graduation rate of 62.37%, while Clayton State University has the lowest rate of 35.25%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | 35.25% (25.00% / 40.68%) | 159 (39 / 120) |
451 (156 / 295) |
| Georgia College & State University | 62.37% (53.66% / 67.23%) | 857 (264 / 593) |
1,374 (492 / 882) |
| Valdosta State University | 40.54% (33.39% / 45.06%) | 596 (190 / 406) |
1,470 (569 / 901) |
| Kennesaw State University | 46.42% (41.67% / 51.42%) | 2,415 (1,111 / 1,304) |
5,202 (2,666 / 2,536) |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 47.39% (41.31% / 52.51%) |
4,027 (1,604 / 2,423) |
8,497 (3,883 / 4,614) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.33% where 2,407 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,497 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, Clayton State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 22.17%, while Valdosta State University has the highest rate of 35.51% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | 22.17% (25.00% / 20.68%) | 100 (39 / 61) | 451 (156 / 295) |
| Georgia College & State University | 28.46% (33.54% / 25.62%) | 391 (165 / 226) | 1,374 (492 / 882) |
| Valdosta State University | 35.51% (33.74% / 36.63%) | 522 (192 / 330) | 1,470 (569 / 901) |
| Kennesaw State University | 26.80% (25.58% / 28.08%) | 1,394 (682 / 712) | 5,202 (2,666 / 2,536) |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 28.33% (27.76% / 28.80%) | 2,407 (1,078 / 1,329) |
8,497 (3,883 / 4,614) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.50% for full-time students and 61.25% 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, Georgia College & State University has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while Valdosta State University has the lowest rate of 59%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | 60% | 50% | |
| Georgia College & State University | 80% | 100% | |
| Valdosta State University | 59% | 37% | |
| Kennesaw State University | 75% | 58% | |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 68.50% | 61.25% | |