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Abilene, TX vs Vista, CA

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Highlights
- Vista spends 24.3% more per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.1% higher in Vista than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Vista had 6.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene

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 Abilene, TXVista, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,157$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,650$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3322.6516.23
 Students per Librarian1173187444573
 Students per Counselor330513530
 Grade School Educ.4.3%12.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.2%81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%23.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%25.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.3%5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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ZIPS IN ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699
ZIPS IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA
92084 92083 92081

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