Table 3.
Five -year completed cohort 2002–2006
| Variable | Dropout no. | Completed no. | Total no. | RR, 95% CIs | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality |
40 |
597 |
637 |
- |
- |
| Irish + EU * |
12 |
324 |
336 |
Reference |
- |
| North American |
7 |
66 |
73 |
2.68 (1.09, 6.58) |
0.027 |
| Malaysia + Singapore |
7 |
142 |
149 |
1.31 (0.53, 3.27) |
0.555 |
| Kuwait + UAE# |
11 |
43 |
54 |
5.70 (2.65, 12.27) |
<0.0001 |
| Other |
3 |
22 |
25 |
3.36 (1.01, 11.13) |
0.042 |
|
Gender |
40 |
597 |
637 |
|
|
| Female |
18 |
353 |
371 |
Reference |
- |
| Male |
22 |
244 |
266 |
1.70 (0.93, 3.11) |
0.079 |
|
Program | |||||
| School-leaver (DE) |
19 |
594 |
613 |
Reference |
|
| Graduate-Entry |
5 |
188 |
193 |
0.84 (0.32, 2.21) |
0.72 |
| Mature students |
1 |
20 |
21 |
|
|
| Total | 25 | 802 | 827 | ||
UAE United Arab Emirates, DE Direct Entry.