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U.S. Average Percentage of Full-Time Students Who Graduate or Transfer Within !ree Years

Source: Federal IPEDS Data 2007-09

U.S. Average Percent Change in Credentials Awarded Per 100 FTE Students Between 2004-2009

WKCTC Percent Change in Credentials Awarded Per 100 FTE Students Between 2004 - 2009

Source: IPEDS Completions and Enrollment Surveys

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