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Boston, MA vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 57.4% less per student than Boston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 51.6% higher in Manitou Springs than in Boston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 11.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Boston
 Boston, MAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,918  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.25  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  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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