Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 43.78% where 3,862 students out of 8,821 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 North Georgia has the most highest graduation rate of 53.61%, while Middle Georgia State University has the lowest rate of 27.96%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | 28.36% (23.59% / 31.19%) | 352 (109 / 243) |
1,241 (462 / 779) |
| Middle Georgia State University | 27.96% (26.07% / 29.40%) | 196 (79 / 117) |
701 (303 / 398) |
| University of North Georgia | 53.61% (48.34% / 57.61%) | 899 (350 / 549) |
1,677 (724 / 953) |
| Kennesaw State University | 46.42% (41.67% / 51.42%) | 2,415 (1,111 / 1,304) |
5,202 (2,666 / 2,536) |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 43.78% (39.69% / 47.43%) |
3,862 (1,649 / 2,213) |
8,821 (4,155 / 4,666) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.41% where 2,594 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,821 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, Kennesaw State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.80%, while Middle Georgia State University has the highest rate of 38.80% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | 36.99% (33.12% / 39.28%) | 459 (153 / 306) | 1,241 (462 / 779) |
| Middle Georgia State University | 38.80% (36.30% / 40.70%) | 272 (110 / 162) | 701 (303 / 398) |
| University of North Georgia | 27.97% (29.70% / 26.65%) | 469 (215 / 254) | 1,677 (724 / 953) |
| Kennesaw State University | 26.80% (25.58% / 28.08%) | 1,394 (682 / 712) | 5,202 (2,666 / 2,536) |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 29.41% (27.92% / 30.73%) | 2,594 (1,160 / 1,434) |
8,821 (4,155 / 4,666) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.00% for full-time students and 40.25% 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, Kennesaw State University has the most highest retention rate of 75%, while Middle Georgia State University has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | 68% | 17% | |
| Middle Georgia State University | 61% | 35% | |
| University of North Georgia | 72% | 51% | |
| Kennesaw State University | 75% | 58% | |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 69.00% | 40.25% | |