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Brookings, SD vs Sioux City, IA

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- Sioux City spends 9.5% less per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% higher in Sioux City than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 10.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDSioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18984573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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

Nice Midwestern  More

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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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Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews
Maureen · Sioux City, IA
Unclench, Siouxland...
Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Mike · Sioux City, IA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
Over 10 years ago

Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Joshua · Sioux City, IA
Great Place!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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