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Columbia, CA vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs spends 10.8% less per student than Columbia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% lower in Manitou Springs than in Columbia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 7.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbia
 Columbia, CAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,803  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.96  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor721  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
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Kenneth · Sonora, CA
Historic Township
Over 18 years ago

Nice state park with lots of gold mining  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews
Beverly · Manitou Springs, CO
Climate of Manitou Springs,Colorado
Over 13 years ago

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Shirley · Manitou Springs, CO
culture and activities
Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Caroline · Oak Creek, WI
still miss it
Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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