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Waltham, MA vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Highlights
- Flagstaff spends 48.6% less per student than Waltham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.2% higher in Flagstaff than in Waltham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Flagstaff had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Waltham

Education
 Waltham, MAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$23,560$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196$10,438$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,141$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.9916.3316.23
 Students per Librarian3548084573
 Students per Counselor331357530
 Grade School Educ.3.9%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%2.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.6%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.5%21.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.7%8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.5%51.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.19.6%13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%3.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.1%4.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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ZIPS IN WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
02453 02451 02452
ZIPS IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
86001 86004 86011

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