Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.94% where 3,355 students out of 6,586 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, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 54.59%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has the lowest rate of 32.42%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 52.61% (45.02% / 57.27%) | 1,151 (375 / 776) |
2,188 (833 / 1,355) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 32.42% (34.10% / 29.62%) | 226 (149 / 77) |
697 (437 / 260) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 48.49% (51.06% / 45.48%) | 338 (192 / 146) |
697 (376 / 321) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 54.59% (47.68% / 59.82%) | 1,640 (617 / 1,023) |
3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 50.94% (45.34% / 55.46%) |
3,355 (1,333 / 2,022) |
6,586 (2,940 / 3,646) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.98% where 1,843 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,586 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, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25.32%, while University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has the highest rate of 36.44% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 25.32% (24.49% / 25.83%) | 554 (204 / 350) | 2,188 (833 / 1,355) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 26.26% (24.26% / 29.62%) | 183 (106 / 77) | 697 (437 / 260) |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 36.44% (31.38% / 42.37%) | 254 (118 / 136) | 697 (376 / 321) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 28.36% (29.29% / 27.66%) | 852 (379 / 473) | 3,004 (1,294 / 1,710) |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 27.98% (27.45% / 28.41%) | 1,843 (807 / 1,036) |
6,586 (2,940 / 3,646) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.40% for full-time students and 43.00% 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-Penn State Berks has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lowest rate of 71%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 71% | 38% | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 76% | 33% | |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 76% | - | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 74% | 59% | |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 75% | 42% | |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 74.40% | 43.00% | |