Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 72.07% where 9,799 students out of 13,597 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the most highest graduation rate of 83.29%, while University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has the lowest rate of 38.63%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 56.36% (49.81% / 62.08%) | 953 (393 / 560) |
1,691 (789 / 902) |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 83.29% (80.30% / 86.38%) | 7,026 (3,444 / 3,582) |
8,436 (4,289 / 4,147) |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 38.63% (31.05% / 45.34%) | 180 (68 / 112) |
466 (219 / 247) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 54.59% (47.68% / 59.82%) | 1,640 (617 / 1,023) |
3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
The Pennsylvania State University | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 72.07% (68.61% / 75.32%) |
9,799 (4,522 / 5,277) |
13,597 (6,591 / 7,006) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 12.14% where 1,651 students have transferred out from schools out of 13,597 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1.43%, while University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has the highest rate of 50.86% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 26.08% (26.11% / 26.05%) | 441 (206 / 235) | 1,691 (789 / 902) |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 1.43% (1.59% / 1.28%) | 121 (68 / 53) | 8,436 (4,289 / 4,147) |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 50.86% (56.62% / 45.75%) | 237 (124 / 113) | 466 (219 / 247) |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 28.36% (29.29% / 27.66%) | 852 (379 / 473) | 3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
The Pennsylvania State University | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 12.14% (11.79% / 12.48%) | 1,651 (777 / 874) |
13,597 (6,591 / 7,006) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 78.80% for full-time students and 62.75% 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, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the most highest retention rate of 91%, while University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has the lowest rate of 63%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 79% | 67% | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 91% | 67% | |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 63% | - | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 59% | |
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
The Pennsylvania State University | 87% | 58% | |
Average | 78.80% | 62.75% |