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Kansas City, MO vs Tulsa, OK

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Highlights
- Tulsa spends 22.9% less per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.3% higher in Tulsa than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tulsa had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City

Education
 Kansas City, MOTulsa, OKUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,246$10,987$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022$9,287$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,352$5,073$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.1917.516.23
 Students per Librarian8816584573
 Students per Counselor424357530
 Grade School Educ.3.1%5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%7.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.0%87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%22.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%32.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.8%7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that 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 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 47 total
ZIPS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
74133, 74136, 74137, 74105, 74115, 74135, 74112, 74107, 74129, 74145, 26 total

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