Word of Life Bible Institute

www.wordoflife.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,000

1.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,127

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

549

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

86.6%

232 Graduates

About

Word of Life Bible Institute is a higher education institution located in Warren County, NY. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Word of Life Bible Institute were Missionary Studies & Missiology (251 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 406 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Word of Life Bible Institute. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (293 degrees), 13.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $10,000, which is $−3,812 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Word of Life Bible Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 257 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $10,000, which is $3,813 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,127.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Word of Life Bible Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute was $10,000. The cost of tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $−3,813 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Word of Life Bible Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,127

2023 Value

6.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Word of Life Bible Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,127. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Word of Life Bible Institute grew by 6.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of Word of Life Bible Institute (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

$8,800

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Word of Life Bible Institute was of $8,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.32% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Word of Life Bible Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Word of Life Bible Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Word of Life Bible Institute (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Word of Life Bible Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 257 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.

Enrollment

Word of Life Bible Institute had a total enrollment of 549 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute is 549 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Word of Life Bible Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Word of Life Bible Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.2% White, 5.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.28% Black or African American, 1.46% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.364% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Word of Life Bible Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by White Male (33.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 549 students. The full-time enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute is 549 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Word of Life Bible Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 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 Word of Life Bible Institute was 81%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Word of Life Bible Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
380 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students
Black or African American
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Word of Life Bible Institute is 69.2% White, 5.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.28% Black or African American, 1.46% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.364% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 38 students (6.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 38 more women than men received degrees from Word of Life Bible Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Word of Life Bible Institute is white (293 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Word of Life Bible Institute is Missionary Studies & Missiology (251 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Word of Life Bible Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (406 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 Word of Life Bible Institute are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Word of Life Bible Institute in 2023 are Theology (406 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Word of Life Bible Institute are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Word of Life Bible Institute are Theology (406 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Word of Life Bible Institute are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Word of Life Bible Institute are Theology (406 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Word of Life Bible Institute.

Missionary Studies & Missiology

Most Common (2023)

251 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Word of Life Bible Institute was Missionary Studies & Missiology with 251 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Word of Life Bible Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

184

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

222

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Word of Life Bible Institute, which is 0.829 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (222).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Word of Life Bible Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Word of Life Bible Institute in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 0.829 times less than the 222 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 222 degrees were awarded to men at Word of Life Bible Institute in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 1.21 times more than the 184 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 73% of students graduating from Word of Life Bible Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Word of Life Bible Institute is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.02% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
293 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Word of Life Bible Institute is white (293 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

4.68% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
163 degrees awarded
White Male
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Word of Life Bible Institute is white female (163 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (130 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.7M

2023 Salaries

7.79%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Word of Life Bible Institute paid a median of $4.7M in salaries, a 7.79% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.37% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.42% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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