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Des Moines, WA vs Ogden, UT

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- Ogden spends 45.4% less per student than Des Moines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% higher in Ogden than in Des Moines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ogden had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Des Moines
 Des Moines, WAOgden, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,967$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,248$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31964573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Duke · Houston, TX
Some good points; Not as nice as SLC though.
Over 5 years ago

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Tammy · Ogden, UT
LIFE ELEVATED / LIFE DEVIATED
Over 5 years ago

Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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Wes · Ogden, UT
The Land of OG (Ogden) is Just Right!
Over 5 years ago

~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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