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Wichita, KS vs Columbus, IN

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Highlights
- Columbus spends 4.5% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.8% higher in Columbus than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbus had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita

Education
 Wichita, KSColumbus, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$13,383$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$10,919$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$6,159$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8215.8216.23
 Students per Librarian5505754573
 Students per Counselor3833165530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%5.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%16.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%42.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%17.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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ZIPS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67211, 67226, 23 total
ZIPS IN COLUMBUS, INDIANA
47203

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