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Abilene, TX vs Devils Lake, ND

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- Devils Lake spends 23.5% more per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% lower in Devils Lake than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Devils Lake had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXDevils Lake, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,248$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,046$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3254573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock17.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 5 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 Devils Lake    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I actually really liked the town of Devils Lake. The winters can be pretty brutal, but I never minded them too much since I've always loved cold weather. The people of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Devils Lake is home to one of the top walleye fishing lakes in the  More

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Over 19 years ago

If you enjoy the out doors, this will be your paradise. The Devils Lake brings beginning and seasoned hunters to the area thoughout the year. Fishing is all year round  More

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