C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

Word of Life Bible Institute

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Pottersville, New York 12860
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
C+
59/100
Resources
D
40/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

549
Total Enrollment
87%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
26.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Word of Life Bible Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,173
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,575
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
80.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
45.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Word of Life Bible Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology$20,638$34,437+0%——$12,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $318,200
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,116/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12843 (3.5% cap, Johnsburg)

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🏆 Where Word of Life Bible Institute Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Missions/Missionary Studies
of 8 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,000 $10,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $22,600 $22,600

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
18%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Missions/Missionary Studies 411 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Word of Life Bible Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr 27,300 jobs
Directors, religious activities and education
$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Student Demographics

549
Total Students
53%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 5%
Black 3%
Asian 1%
Non-Resident 13%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Word of Life Bible Institute?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Word of Life Bible Institute?
Tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute is $10,000 for in-state students and $10,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Word of Life Bible Institute?
The graduation rate at Word of Life Bible Institute is 87%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Word of Life Bible Institute a good school?
Word of Life Bible Institute has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Word of Life Bible Institute?
Word of Life Bible Institute has a total enrollment of 549 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology