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Columbus, NE vs Okoboji, IA

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- Okoboji spends 44.0% more per student than Columbus.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% lower in Okoboji than in Columbus. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Okoboji had 12.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbus
 Columbus, NEOkoboji, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,642$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,317  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,657$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4934573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Columbus    1 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Columbus is a mediocre town that has started to proliferate. The housing market is terrible; finding a place to rent at a reasonable price is next to impossible. It's  More

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Reviews for Okoboji    2 Reviews

I have no idea about "hiding" criminal activities, but as someone that grew up in Okoboji, I do know that it does tend to get a little bit busier in the Summer-as ANY  More

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Over 17 years ago

Not to be rude to the residents of Okoboji, Ia, but the town hides a great majority of the crime. It is a summer fun town, why let it leak? Victoria  More

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