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Overview |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $290 |
Diversity |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | Coe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or Coe College?
- Coe College is 161.6% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.6% higher at Coe College than Allen College ($50,314.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Allen College ($21,237 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 50% lower than costs at Coe College ($7,280 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allen College as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 2,555% larger than aid received Allen College ($43,143 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Allen College .
Allen College vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College or Coe College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Coe College and Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Allen College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $11,355 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($16,750 vs. $28,105)
- Allen College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($173 vs. $290)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/