Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 75.14% where 2,131 students out of 2,836 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 Dayton has the most highest graduation rate of 81.35%, while Heidelberg University has the lowest rate of 54.47%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | 81.35% (78.99% / 83.80%) | 1,483 (733 / 750) |
1,823 (928 / 895) |
| Heidelberg University | 54.47% (45.92% / 64.16%) | 201 (90 / 111) |
369 (196 / 173) |
| Otterbein University | 69.41% (62.30% / 73.98%) | 447 (157 / 290) |
644 (252 / 392) |
| Methodist Theological School in Ohio | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Antioch University Online | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 75.14% (71.22% / 78.84%) |
2,131 (980 / 1,151) |
2,836 (1,376 / 1,460) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.05% where 512 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,836 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 Dayton has the lowest transfer-out rate of 15.63%, while Otterbein University has the highest rate of 22.67% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | 15.63% (16.81% / 14.41%) | 285 (156 / 129) | 1,823 (928 / 895) |
| Heidelberg University | 21.95% (28.57% / 14.45%) | 81 (56 / 25) | 369 (196 / 173) |
| Otterbein University | 22.67% (27.38% / 19.64%) | 146 (69 / 77) | 644 (252 / 392) |
| Methodist Theological School in Ohio | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Antioch University Online | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 18.05% (20.42% / 15.82%) | 512 (281 / 231) |
2,836 (1,376 / 1,460) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.67% for full-time students and 62.50% 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 Dayton has the most highest retention rate of 88%, while Heidelberg University has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | 88% | 75% | |
| Heidelberg University | 75% | - | |
| Otterbein University | 79% | 50% | |
| Methodist Theological School in Ohio | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Antioch University Online | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 80.67% | 62.50% | |