Allen vs Southern Technical
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Allen CollegeWaterloo, IACatholic life on campusSouthern Technical CollegeFort Myers, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Allen: $71,261, against $36,155 at Southern Technical.
- Median debt is lower at Southern Technical: $11,250, against $18,750 at Allen.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Waterloo, IA
Fort Myers, FL
Setting
City
City
Students
489
532
Academics
Graduation rate
68%
First-year retention
58%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,171
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,709
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,332
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,482
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,368
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,505
Median debt
$18,750
$11,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$71,261
$36,155
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.