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Allen College
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Annual Tuition
$20,444
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
N/A
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$71,261
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Allen College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Waterloo, IA. With a competitive tuition profile of $20,444, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$81,776
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$41,261
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$330,834
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$743,444
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Allen College is $18,750.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$20,444
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
N/A
In-State Cost
$20,444
Age 25+ Students
16.5%
Carnegie Class
Associate's: High Vocational
Working at 6yr
255 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Waterloo
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$640
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$737
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$944
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Waterloo metropolitan area.