2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decorah, IA vs Whitefish, MT

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Highlights
- Whitefish spends 3.8% less per student than Decorah.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.4% higher in Whitefish than in Decorah. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Whitefish had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Decorah
 Decorah, IAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,451  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor430  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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