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Casper, WY vs Durango, CO

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Highlights
- Durango spends 20.7% less per student than Casper.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Durango than in Casper. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durango had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Casper

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 Casper, WYDurango, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,360$12,980$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,213$11,682$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,878$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.914.6216.23
 Students per Librarian2626464573
 Students per Counselor430207530
 Grade School Educ.1.1%0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%2.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.7%97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%17.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.0%8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.4%58.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.7%13.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%4.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.9%3.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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Reviews for Durango    24 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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ZIPS IN CASPER, WYOMING
82601 82604 82609
ZIPS IN DURANGO, COLORADO
81301 81303

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