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Ames, IA vs Dayton, OH

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Highlights
- Dayton spends 3.2% less per student than Ames.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% higher in Dayton than in Ames. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dayton had 12.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ames

Education
 Ames, IADayton, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,979$16,432$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,178$13,613$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,158$8,075$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.717.4516.23
 Students per Librarian60010254573
 Students per Counselor346446530
 Grade School Educ.0.7%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%11.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.0%85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%26.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.7%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.4%18.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.2%5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree9.7%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN DAYTON, OHIO
45417, 45420, 45406, 45405, 45410, 45409, 45403, 45404, 45402, 45428, 10 total

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