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Durango, CO vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 3.5% less per student than Durango.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in Manitou Springs than in Durango. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Durango

Education
 Durango, COManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,980$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,682$10,295$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,920$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6217.0616.23
 Students per Librarian6466214573
 Students per Counselor207274530
 Grade School Educ.0.4%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.2%98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%20.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.2%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.1%56.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.7%20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.5%6.5%1.5%

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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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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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ZIPS IN DURANGO, COLORADO
81301 81303
ZIPS IN MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO
80829

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