Big South Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Big South Conference schools is 56.2%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program.
The average transfer-out rate is 25.4% and the average retention rate is 74.7% (full-time students) at Big South schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- High Point University has the highest graduation rate of 74% and University of South Carolina-Upstate has the lowest graduation rate of 43% and .
- Presbyterian College has the highest transfer-out rate of 41% and Gardner-Webb University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1% and .
- High Point University has the highest retention rate of 85% and Gardner-Webb University has the lowest retention rate of 55% and .
Big South Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between Big South schools. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. withing 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees). The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Private, 4 years | 61% | 30% | 76% | 32 |
| Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Private, 4 years | 55% | 1% | 55% | - |
| High Point University High Point, NC Private, 4 years | 74% | - | 85% | - |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Public, 4 years | 54% | 34% | 72% | 67 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Private, 4 years | 47% | - | 63% | 25 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC Private, 4 years | 51% | 41% | 80% | 100 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Public, 4 years | 43% | 35% | 70% | 25 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Public, 4 years | 57% | 20% | 74% | 67 |
| Hampton University Hampton, VA Private, 4 years | 57% | 33% | 85% | 63 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Private, 4 years | 65% | 1% | 80% | 11 |
| Longwood University Farmville, VA Public, 4 years | 61% | 26% | 80% | 67 |
| Radford University Radford, VA Public, 4 years | 49% | 33% | 76% | - |
| Average | 56% | 25% | 75% | 51 |
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