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Columbia Falls, MT vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata spends 15.3% more per student than Columbia Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.3% higher in Arcata than in Columbia Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arcata had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbia Falls
 Columbia Falls, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Columbia Falls    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Plenty to do outside year round, though void of culture and decent  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia Falls is a very laid back blue collar sort of town. There is a wonderful ski resort less than 15 miles away, lakes & rivers only short driving distances away,  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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