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Ashland, OR vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 12.7% more per student than Ashland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% higher in San Marcos than in Ashland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 8.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ashland
 Ashland, ORSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,411  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor907  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.63.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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