Emmaus Bible College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,000

1.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,393

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.7%

87 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

197

83.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.7%

22 Graduates

About

Emmaus Bible College is a higher education institution located in Dubuque County, IA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Emmaus Bible College were Biblical Studies (43 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Emmaus Bible College. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (82 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Emmaus Bible College is $20,000, which is $4,836 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Emmaus Bible College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 49 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Emmaus Bible College is $20,000, which is $4,836 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,393.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Emmaus Bible College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Emmaus Bible College was $20,000. The cost of tuition at Emmaus Bible College is $4,836 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Emmaus Bible College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,393

2023 Value

7.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Emmaus Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,393. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Emmaus Bible College grew by 7.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Emmaus Bible College (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

$7,000

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Emmaus Bible College was of $7,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.719% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Emmaus Bible College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Emmaus Bible College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.27% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Emmaus Bible College (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 Emmaus Bible College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 49 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

Emmaus Bible College received 87 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 24.3% annual growth. Out of those 87 applicants, 85 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.7% acceptance rate.

There were 197 students enrolled at Emmaus Bible College in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Emmaus Bible College has an overall enrollment yield of 61.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 87

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Emmaus Bible College was 97.7% (85 admissions from 87 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 100%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 24.3%, while admissions grew by 21.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Emmaus Bible College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Emmaus Bible College in 2023 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

Emmaus Bible College had a total enrollment of 197 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Emmaus Bible College is 165 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Emmaus Bible College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Emmaus Bible College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.6% White, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.55% Two or More Races, 3.55% Black or African American, 2.03% Asian, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.508% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Emmaus Bible College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Black or African American Male (3.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Emmaus Bible College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 197 students. The full-time enrollment at Emmaus Bible College is 165 and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Emmaus Bible College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Emmaus Bible College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Emmaus Bible College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
143 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
9 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Emmaus Bible College is 72.6% White, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.55% Two or More Races, 3.55% Black or African American, 2.03% Asian, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.508% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 19 students (9.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 8 more women than men received degrees from Emmaus Bible College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Emmaus Bible College is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Emmaus Bible College is Biblical Studies (43 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Emmaus Bible College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (84 degrees awarded), Psychology (7 degrees), and Education (6 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 Emmaus Bible College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,714,865 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,656 people), Other managers (947,629 people), Software developers (750,879 people), and Secondary school teachers (575,457 people).

The most specialized majors at Emmaus Bible College in 2023 are Theology (84 degrees awarded), Psychology (7 degrees), Education (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Emmaus Bible College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Emmaus Bible College are Theology (84 degrees awarded), Psychology (7 degrees), Education (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Emmaus Bible College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,427,561 people), Computer Systems Design (1,109,400 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (733,711 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (602,111 people), and Banking & related activities (582,615 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Biblical Studies
33 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
7 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Emmaus Bible College was Biblical Studies with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Emmaus Bible College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Emmaus Bible College, which is 0.864 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Emmaus Bible College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Emmaus Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 0.767 times less than the 43 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Emmaus Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.3 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Emmaus Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Emmaus Bible College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (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 (2023)

White
82 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Emmaus Bible College is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (8 degrees).

2.73% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
43 degrees awarded
White Male
39 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Emmaus Bible College is white female (43 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (39 degrees).

Operations

Emmaus Bible College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 435k (31%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Emmaus Bible College had a total salary expenditure of 6.71M. Emmaus Bible College employs 18 No academic ranks. Most academics at Emmaus Bible College are Male No academic rank (14), and Female No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emmaus Bible College are: Management, with 13 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, and Service with 7 employees.

Endowment

$1.4M

2023 Endowment

8.57%

decline from 2022

Emmaus Bible College has an endowment valued at about $1.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Emmaus Bible College declined 8.57% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Emmaus Bible College (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

$3.53M

2023 Salaries

14.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Emmaus Bible College paid a median of $3.53M in salaries, which represents 52.6% of their overall expenditure ($6.71M) and a 14.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.108% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$830k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Emmaus Bible College paid a total of $830k to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Emmaus Bible College was No academic rank with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emmaus Bible College were Management with 13 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, and Service with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Emmaus Bible College was Male No academic rank with 14 employees, and Female No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Emmaus Bible College.

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