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Ankeny, IA vs Valparaiso, IN

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- Valparaiso spends 10.7% less per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.1% higher in Valparaiso than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Valparaiso had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAValparaiso, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,763$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,384$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5254573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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