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Cedar Falls, IA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata spends 15.5% more per student than Cedar Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% higher in Arcata than in Cedar Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arcata had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cedar Falls
 Cedar Falls, IAArcata, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,640  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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