I don’t think program size has much to do with what percentage graduate. We know a number of kids who have left programs of all sizes in recent years for varying reasons including CCM, Belmont, Ball State and Pace. Each had their own personal reasons for leaving.
Our D goes to OCU. There are a few kids who have left the program for varying reasons. I only know of one in her class who has transferred to another MT program. of the others, There is one with $ issues. And a couple have changed majors.
Remember changing majors and changing schools is not exclusive to MTS. D has friends in all sorts of majors who have changed majors and changed schools. Even though we all have a lot invested in our kids’ pursuit of their MT dreams, we need to remember they are young. And as they are exposed to more people and subjects in college and realize the effort it takes for a very uncertain future in performing, they may decide MT is not for them anymore. Leaving an MT program may have nothing to do with the school or program and everything to do with the individual.