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Brookings, SD vs Apple Valley, MN

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- Apple Valley spends 18.5% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.7% higher in Apple Valley than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apple Valley had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,532$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9304573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 12 years ago

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 16 years ago

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 18 years ago

i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Sheri · St. Paul, MN
I like Mn...
Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Mary · St. Paul, MN
Apple Valley
Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Jim · Minneapolis, MN
AV
Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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