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Columbia Falls, MT vs Grand Lake, CO

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- Grand Lake spends 18.0% more per student than Columbia Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.2% lower in Grand Lake than in Columbia Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Lake had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbia Falls
 Columbia Falls, MTGrand Lake, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,066$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,473$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3094573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Columbia Falls    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbia Falls, MT
Culture?
Over 17 years ago

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

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Diane · Columbia Falls, MT
Blue collar town
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 Grand Lake    1 Reviews
Kim · Grain Valley, MO
Hidden gem!
Over 5 years ago

Went to Grand Lake for the first time ever while visiting Estes Park. We LOVED this little town! It’s truly a hidden gem and we will for sure be back to stay there  More

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