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Wichita, KS vs Sioux City, IA

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Highlights
- Sioux City spends 11.2% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.1% higher in Sioux City than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita

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 Wichita, KSSioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$11,002$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8215.6116.23
 Students per Librarian55018984573
 Students per Counselor383460530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%6.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%20.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%21.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%0.7%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 Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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ZIPS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67211, 67226, 23 total
ZIPS IN SIOUX CITY, IOWA
51106 51104 51103 51105 51108 51109 51101 51111

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