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Ames, IA vs Chula Vista, CA

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- Chula Vista spends 3.7% less per student than Ames.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 54.1% higher in Chula Vista than in Ames. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chula Vista had 13.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ames
 Ames, IAChula Vista, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,178  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 15 years ago

Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Chula Vista    9 Reviews
Sarah · Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista-An Odd Place
Over 14 years ago

I live in Chula Vista, California (San Diego County). I've lived here close to eight years now. A very conservative town to say the least. I would call this a military  More

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Gary · Chula Vista, CA
Qaulity of Life
Over 14 years ago

Quality of life has seriously deteriorated over the last few years. Too crowded and too  More

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Bp · Chula Vista, CA
Eastlake
Over 15 years ago

My Husband and I enjoy living in Eastlake a subdivision of Chula Vista, Ca near San  More

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