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Decorah, IA vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 15.5% more per student than Decorah.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 67.2% higher in San Diego than in Decorah. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decorah
 Decorah, IASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,451  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor430  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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