Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 66.83% where 405 students out of 606 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, Soka University of America has the most highest graduation rate of 87.50%, while Mount Saint Mary's University has the lowest rate of 61.72%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 63.82% (61.22% / 66.34%) | 127 (60 / 67) |
199 (98 / 101) |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 61.72% (62.50% / 61.67%) | 187 (10 / 177) |
303 (16 / 287) |
| Soka University of America | 87.50% (81.40% / 91.80%) | 91 (35 / 56) |
104 (43 / 61) |
| Phillips Graduate University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/30/2019) | ||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Oikos University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 66.83% (66.88% / 66.82%) |
405 (105 / 300) |
606 (157 / 449) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.09% where 141 students have transferred out from schools out of 502 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, California Institute of the Arts has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.59%, while Mount Saint Mary's University has the highest rate of 34.32% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 18.59% (17.35% / 19.80%) | 37 (17 / 20) | 199 (98 / 101) |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 34.32% (31.25% / 34.49%) | 104 (5 / 99) | 303 (16 / 287) |
| Soka University of America | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 104 (43 / 61) |
| Phillips Graduate University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/30/2019) | ||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Oikos University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 28.09% (19.30% / 30.67%) | 141 (22 / 119) |
502 (114 / 388) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 85.00% for full-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, Soka University of America has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Mount Saint Mary's University has the lowest rate of 77%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | 85% | - | |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 77% | - | |
| Soka University of America | 93% | - | |
| Phillips Graduate University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/30/2019) | ||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Oikos University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 85.00% | 0.00% | |