Word of Life Bible Institute

www.wordoflife.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,764

2021 Average Net Price

$11,217

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.45%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

461

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

85.7%

275 Graduates

About

Word of Life Bible Institute is a higher education institution located in Warren County, NY. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Word of Life Bible Institute were Missionary Studies & Missiology (169 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Word of Life Bible Institute. 65.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (190 degrees), 10 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $9,764, which is $−2,221 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $9,764, which is $−2,221 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,217.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Word of Life Bible Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,764

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute was $9,764. The cost of tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $−2,221 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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Average Net Price

$11,217

2021 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Word of Life Bible Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,217. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Word of Life Bible Institute grew by 11.4%.

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

$8,200

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Word of Life Bible Institute was of $8,200 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Word of Life Bible Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2020, when 97% 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.

1.45%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Word of Life Bible Institute was 1.45%, which represents 3 out of the 207 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 461 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute is 461 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 73.3% White, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% Black or African American, 3.25% Two or More Races, 1.74% Asian, and 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Word of Life Bible Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 461 students. The full-time enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute is 461 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

60%

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 Word of Life Bible Institute was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Word of Life Bible Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
338 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
34 enrolled students
Black or African American
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Word of Life Bible Institute is 73.3% White, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% Black or African American, 3.25% Two or More Races, 1.74% Asian, and 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 10 students (2.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 86 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 (190 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Word of Life Bible Institute is Missionary Studies & Missiology (169 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (282 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 (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 Word of Life Bible Institute in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (282 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 Word of Life Bible Institute 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 Word of Life Bible Institute are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (282 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 Word of Life Bible Institute 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 Word of Life Bible Institute are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (282 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 Word of Life Bible Institute.

Missionary Studies & Missiology

Most Common (2021)

169 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Word of Life Bible Institute was Missionary Studies & Missiology with 169 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

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Word of Life Bible Institute, which is 0.533 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

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 2021, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Word of Life Bible Institute in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 0.533 times less than the 184 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Word of Life Bible Institute in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 1.88 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 80% 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, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Word of Life Bible Institute is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

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, 5.09% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
190 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Word of Life Bible Institute is white (190 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

4.61% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
126 degrees awarded
White Male
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Word of Life Bible Institute is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (64 degrees).