Big East Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Big East Conference schools is 79.5%. 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 14.0% and the average retention rate is 88.6% (full-time students) at Big East schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Georgetown University has the highest graduation rate of 94% and St. John's University-New York has the lowest graduation rate of 68% and .
- Seton Hall University has the highest transfer-out rate of 22% and Villanova University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6% and .
- Georgetown University has the highest retention rate of 97% and St. John's University-New York has the lowest retention rate of 82% and .
Big East Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between Big East 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC Private, 4 years | 94% | - | 97% | 100 |
| DePaul University Chicago, IL Private, 4 years | 70% | 16% | 84% | 19 |
| Butler University Indianapolis, IN Private, 4 years | 80% | 15% | 89% | 100 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE Private, 4 years | 81% | 15% | 92% | - |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Private, 4 years | 71% | 22% | 83% | 100 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Private, 4 years | 68% | - | 82% | 40 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Private, 4 years | 71% | - | 84% | - |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA Private, 4 years | 92% | 6% | 96% | 60 |
| Providence College Providence, RI Private, 4 years | 88% | 10% | 90% | 63 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years | 80% | - | 89% | 50 |
| Average | 80% | 14% | 89% | 67 |
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