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Dickinson, ND vs Afton, WY

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- Afton spends 17.2% more per student than Dickinson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in Afton than in Dickinson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dickinson
 Dickinson, NDAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,760  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Dickinson    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I lived in ND all of my life until my son got married to a gal from MN. I moved to the city in which she lived. Sometimes I regret leaving my family behind to go to  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Dickinson for over 10 years. It is a very conservative town, but the university helps bring in some diversity. I enjoy the open country and the  More

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This is an EXTREMELY religious town (catholic mainly). If you are not interested in religion you will not be welcome in this  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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