Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,250

2.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$4,999

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

64%

50 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

134

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

10.5%

4 Graduates

About

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America were Theological Studies (1 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America. 0% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 100% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is $12,250, which is $−2,250 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is $12,250, which is $−2,250 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,999.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$12,250

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was $12,250. The cost of tuition at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is $−2,250 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$4,999

2021 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,999. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (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

$4,000

Room and Board

$200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was of $4,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45% of undergraduate students at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America received 50 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 31.6% annual growth. Out of those 50 applicants, 32 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 134 students enrolled at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in 2021.

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 50

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was 64% (32 admissions from 50 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 84.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 31.6%, while admissions remained the same..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America had a total enrollment of 134 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is 134 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% White.

Students enrolled at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 134 students. The full-time enrollment at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is 134 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 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 Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

White

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is 100% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 9 fewer women than men received degrees from Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is white (9 degrees awarded).

The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is Theological Studies (1 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (1 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in 2021 are Theology (1 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are Theology (1 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are Theology (1 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America.

N/A

Most Common (2021)

N/A degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in Theological Studies. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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 (10.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is Male and White (10.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is white (9 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

White Male

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is white male (9 degrees awarded).

Operations

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America employs 8 Associate professors, 6 Professors and 2 Lecturers. Most academics at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America are Male Associate professor (8), Male Professor (6), and Male Lecturer (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2M

2021 Salaries

5.27%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America paid a median of $2M in salaries, a 5.27% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$417k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America paid a total of $417k to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.74M (56.8%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America were Associate professor with 8 employees, Professor with 6 employees, and Lecturer with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America was Male Associate professor with 8 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Male Lecturer with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America.