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Tustin, CA vs San Marcos, TX

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Highlights
- San Marcos spends 8.1% less per student than Tustin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.3% lower in San Marcos than in Tustin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tustin

Education
 Tustin, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,277$14,040$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911$9,966$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,037$5,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.2114.5516.23
 Students per Librarian163837124573
 Students per Counselor595424530
 Grade School Educ.6.6%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%23.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.0%6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.5%34.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.8%8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%3.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Tustin    8 Reviews

There's no excitement in Tustin. Totally sleepy hollow place. Good  More

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I grew up in Tustin. The major pro is it has a small town feel with access to many choices of shops and restaurants. Don't let these negative Nancys fool you the  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great area for road cycling. Many streets have bike lanes, there are off-road bike paths going down to the beach, and the weather is great most of the year.   More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 16 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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ZIPS IN TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
92780 92782
ZIPS IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
78666 78656

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