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Boulder, CO vs Cape Elizabeth, ME

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- Cape Elizabeth spends 10.1% more per student than Boulder.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.1% lower in Cape Elizabeth than in Boulder. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cape Elizabeth had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Boulder
 Boulder, COCape Elizabeth, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3604573
 Students per Counselor213  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.8%1.5%
Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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Over 5 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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