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Boulder, CO vs Parkville, MO

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- Parkville spends 5.3% more per student than Boulder.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.2% lower in Parkville than in Boulder. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Parkville had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Boulder
 Boulder, COParkville, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,014$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,009$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7274573
 Students per Counselor213  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews
Guess · Boulder, CO
Expensive and requires liking a unique culture
Over 4 years ago

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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Linda · Boulder, CO
I love it here! Such a beautiful and friendly city
Over 5 years ago

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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H · Denver, CO
Snob says it's ok
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 Parkville    1 Reviews
SL · Parkville, MO
Parkville
Over 19 years ago

Small community within driving distance of Kansas City. Quiet and peaceful with a great Liberal Arts college yet within 15 minutes of a metropolitan  More

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