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Tucson, AZ vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 16.5% more per student than Tucson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Manitou Springs than in Tucson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tucson

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 Tucson, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,756$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,897$10,295$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,785$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.6617.0616.23
 Students per Librarian14476214573
 Students per Counselor519274530
 Grade School Educ.5.3%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.3%98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.7%20.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.9%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%56.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%6.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Tucson    286 Reviews

I was reading the reviews for Tucson, and after living there for 6 years, I feel the need to weigh in. There are many pros in Tucson: access to recreational areas,  More

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I spend considerable time in and around Tucson, and I've see it rapidly going "downhill" since 2020. It's definitely not the nice town I remember from when I was a  More

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Almost eight years and this place still hasn't grown on me. Or my spouse. The summers are oppressive, and the winters (thanks, climate change!) are now wet even though  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 TUCSON, ARIZONA
85710, 85706, 85705, 85719, 85713, 85756, 85711, 85730, 85745, 85712, 21 total
ZIPS IN MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO
80829

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