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Ashland, OR vs Independence, OR

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Highlights
- Independence spends 6.0% less per student than Ashland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.8% lower in Independence than in Ashland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ashland
 Ashland, ORIndependence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,643$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,411  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,383$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6594573
 Students per Counselor907  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.63.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ashland    24 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Really nice weather and a cool town and is great for people who love the outdoors with the nearby Rogue River and abundant mountain biking and hiking trails but is a  More

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I've lived in Ashland, OR for 13 years, and I love it. The winters are the mildest I've ever experienced. We get 196 sunny days per year. Lithia Park near  More

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Over 4 years ago

Sorry, Ashland. I've lived here on and off since 2001. The prices have gone utterly berserk. The town is smoky in the summer, cold and wet in the winter, and totally  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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