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Anchorage, AK vs The Dalles, OR

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Highlights
- The Dalles spends 3.1% less per student than Anchorage.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.6% lower in The Dalles than in Anchorage. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- The Dalles had 7.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Anchorage

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 Anchorage, AKThe Dalles, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,628$16,117$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,402$12,841$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,961$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.4416.1216.23
 Students per Librarian4994494573
 Students per Counselor413305530
 Grade School Educ.2.2%5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.2%86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%28.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%21.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.8%5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%1.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%2.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 5 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 9 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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ZIPS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
99504, 99507, 99508, 99577, 99502, 99515, 99516, 99501, 99517, 99503, 17 total
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