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Arvada, CO vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 5.9% less per student than Arvada.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% higher in Manitou Springs than in Arvada. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Arvada

Education
 Arvada, COManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,308$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223$10,295$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,923$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.2817.0616.23
 Students per Librarian6576214573
 Students per Counselor233274530
 Grade School Educ.1.3%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.4%98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%20.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.4%56.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.2%20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.5%6.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 6 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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