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Dayton, OH vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Highlights
- Cedar Rapids spends 2.2% less per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.8% lower in Cedar Rapids than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cedar Rapids had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton

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 Dayton, OHCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,432$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613$11,730$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,075$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.4514.716.23
 Students per Librarian10254424573
 Students per Counselor446365530
 Grade School Educ.3.8%1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%4.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.0%93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%32.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.8%1.5%

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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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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 3 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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ZIPS IN DAYTON, OHIO
45417, 45420, 45406, 45405, 45410, 45409, 45403, 45404, 45402, 45428, 10 total
ZIPS IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
52402 52404 52405 52403 52411 52401

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