Northeast Conference (NEC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Northeast Conference (NEC) schools is 63.8%. 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 18.0% and the average retention rate is 78.9% (full-time students) at NEC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Bryant University has the highest graduation rate of 81% and Central Connecticut State University has the lowest graduation rate of 49% and .
- Mount St. Mary's University has the highest transfer-out rate of 36% and St. Francis College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1% and .
- Bryant University has the highest retention rate of 86% and Mount St. Mary's University has the lowest retention rate of 68% and .
NEC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between NEC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Public, 4 years | 49% | 28% | 77% | 50 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Private, 4 years | 74% | - | 85% | 100 |
| Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Private, 4 years | 58% | 36% | 68% | - |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Private, 4 years | 62% | 5% | 76% | 29 |
| Long Island University Brookville, NY Private, 4 years | 55% | 6% | 78% | 13 |
| St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Private, 4 years | 52% | 1% | 70% | 100 |
| Wagner College Staten Island, NY Private, 4 years | 68% | 31% | 82% | - |
| Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Private, 4 years | 66% | 23% | 82% | 80 |
| Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Private, 4 years | 73% | - | 85% | - |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI Private, 4 years | 81% | 14% | 86% | - |
| Average | 64% | 18% | 79% | 62 |
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