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Columbia Falls, MT vs Baxter, MN

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- Baxter spends 66.7% more per student than Columbia Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.1% higher in Baxter than in Columbia Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Baxter had 5.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbia Falls
 Columbia Falls, MTBaxter, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%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 Baxter    3 Reviews

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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