2025 Compare Cities Education:
Asheville, NC vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 3.3% more per student than Asheville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.3% higher in Manitou Springs than in Asheville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Asheville
 Asheville, NCManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,947  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor239  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Asheville    117 Reviews

Lived around this city my entire life, and have spent countless hours in every part of it- at one point, Asheville was the place to be, it had a high standard of living,  More

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Scotty · 

Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons  More

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This city is very deceiving. Small but if you look close you see big liberal city problems in this town. Mainly because it is overwhelming liberal. Far left liberals.  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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