John Wesley University

www.johnwesley.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,500

2017 Average Net Price

$19,269

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

8.24%

on Student Loans

2017 Acceptance Rate

44.6%

168 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

158

90.5% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

12.5%

1 Graduates

About

John Wesley University is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2017, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at John Wesley University were Biblical Studies (8 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (4 degrees), and Youth Ministry (4 degrees).

In 2017, 27 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John Wesley University. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Wesley University is $10,500, which is $−4,664 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at John Wesley University was 8.24%, corresponding to 7 out of the 85 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at John Wesley University is $10,500.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,269.

In 2017, 82% of undergraduate students attending John Wesley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,500

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at John Wesley University was $10,500.

This chart compares the tuition costs of John Wesley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,269

2017 Value

7.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 John Wesley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,269. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of John Wesley University grew by 7.22%.

This chart compares the average net price of John Wesley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,280

Room and Board

$3,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Wesley University was of $9,280 in 2017. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at John Wesley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at John Wesley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2016, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John Wesley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.24%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at John Wesley University was 8.24%, which represents 7 out of the 85 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

John Wesley University received 168 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 1.82% annual growth. Out of those 168 applicants, 75 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.6% acceptance rate.

There were 158 students enrolled at John Wesley University in 2017. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John Wesley University has an overall enrollment yield of 42.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

Accepted Out of 168

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John Wesley University was 44.6% (75 admissions from 168 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 39.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 1.82%, while admissions grew by 15.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of John Wesley University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2017)

Scores Submitted (2017)

49% of enrolled first-time students at John Wesley University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

John Wesley University had a total enrollment of 158 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at John Wesley University is 143 students and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at John Wesley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Wesley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% White, 31.6% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.53% Two or More Races, and 1.27% Asian.

Students enrolled at John Wesley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.6%) and White Male (9.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Wesley University in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 158 students. The full-time enrollment at John Wesley University is 143 and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at John Wesley University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at John Wesley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at John Wesley University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), John Wesley University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at John Wesley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
71 enrolled students
Black or African American
50 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John Wesley University is 44.9% White, 31.6% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.53% Two or More Races, and 1.27% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 5 more women than men received degrees from John Wesley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at John Wesley University is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at John Wesley University is Biblical Studies (8 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (4 degrees) and Youth Ministry (4 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at John Wesley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (19 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Wesley University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,774,393 people), Accountants & auditors (1,067,404 people), Other managers (929,735 people), Secondary school teachers (614,259 people), and Financial managers (562,833 people).

The most specialized majors at John Wesley University in 2017 are Theology (19 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1 degrees), Business (4 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Wesley University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at John Wesley University are Theology (19 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1 degrees), Business (4 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Wesley University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by John Wesley University.

Most Common (2017)

Biblical Studies
8 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
4 degrees awarded
Youth Ministry
4 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at John Wesley University was Biblical Studies with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at John Wesley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 11 degrees were awarded to men at John Wesley University, which is 0.688 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at John Wesley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 5 degrees were awarded to men at John Wesley University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 4 degrees were awarded to men at John Wesley University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 4 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 14% of students graduating from John Wesley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at John Wesley University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Wesley University is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded
White Male
8 degrees awarded
White Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John Wesley University is black or african american female (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (8 degrees).

Operations

John Wesley University has an endowment valued at nearly $605k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.6k (3.23%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, John Wesley University had a total salary expenditure of 2.15M. John Wesley University employs 1 Professors, 1 Associate professors. Most academics at John Wesley University are Male Associate professor (1), Male Professor (1), and Female Associate professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Wesley University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Endowment

$605k

2017 Endowment

28.8%

decline from 2016

John Wesley University has an endowment valued at about $605k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of John Wesley University declined 28.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.8M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John Wesley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$893k

2017 Salaries

0.698%

growth from 2016

In 2017, John Wesley University paid a median of $893k in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($2.15M) and a 0.698% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.4% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 10.9% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$100k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, John Wesley University paid a total of $100k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at John Wesley University were Professor with 1 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Wesley University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at John Wesley University was Male Associate professor with 1 employees, Male Professor with 1 employees, and Female Associate professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at John Wesley University.

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