Comparison Groups 2012

Comparison Group I (<2500 UG, 25-525 GRAD; small MA)i

Alverno College Northwest Nazarene College of Mt. Saint Vincent Regis College Cornerstone University Saint Martin's University La Sierra University University of Rio Grande Lynchburg College University of Saint Francis-Ft. Wayne Lynn University Utica College Malone University Walsh University Mount St. Mary's College Oklahoma Christian University

Comparison Group II (private, non-religious or small state institutions w/percentage of minority students, ACT admission scores and open admission policy) ii

Belmont Abbey College Reinhardt College Spalding University Franklin College Texas Wesleyan University Fresno Pacific University University of Dubuque Louisiana College Pfeiffer University

Comparison Group III (Carnegie Classification Instructional Program = Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence; Undergraduate Profile = Full-time four-year, inclusive; Size and Setting = Small four-year, high residential) iii

Alcorn State University Eastern Nazarene College Bay Path College Elizabeth City State College Claflin University Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

i Comparison Group I identified in 2008 by Tom Kluwin, former director of Institutional Research. This group along with Comparison Group II was part of the Custom Comparison Group used for the annual IPEDS Data Feedback report 2010-2011. ii Comparison Group II identified in 2008 by Tom Kluwin, former director of Institutional Research. This group along with Comparison Group I was part of the Custom Comparison Group used for the annual IPEDS Data Feedback report 2010-2011. Comparison Group II alone was used for IPEDS Data Feedback report in 2012. iii Comparison Group III identified by Pat Hulsebosch, executive director of Academic Quality in 2012.