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Benson, AZ vs Pasadena, CA

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- Pasadena spends 61.6% more per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% higher in Pasadena than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pasadena had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson
 Benson, AZPasadena, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Pasadena    19 Reviews

Pasadena is a little slice of the world in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley. It has everything you could want. Check out my video on the cost of living in  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather in Pasadena, CA is rather pleasant. It does not get cold here, it used to be around the first two weeks of December it could go down to 32-28 F, only a few  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great place to live for all ages and enjoy mostly sunny  More

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