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Abilene, TX vs Claremont, CA

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- Claremont spends 32.5% more per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 52.5% higher in Claremont than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Claremont had 8.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXClaremont, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%1.5%
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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