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Indianapolis, IN vs Tulsa, OK

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Highlights
- Tulsa spends 24.2% less per student than Indianapolis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% lower in Tulsa than in Indianapolis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tulsa had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianapolis

Education
 Indianapolis, INTulsa, OKUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,503$10,987$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,754$9,287$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,672$5,073$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.7117.516.23
 Students per Librarian9316584573
 Students per Counselor613357530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%7.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.7%87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%22.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%32.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 3 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Tulsa    96 Reviews

I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 4 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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Over 4 years ago

The good, is that many people are outwardly warm-hearted, and will go out of their way to help. but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they want to be your friend or  More

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ZIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, 27 total
ZIPS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
74133, 74136, 74137, 74105, 74115, 74135, 74112, 74107, 74129, 74145, 26 total

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