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Dickinson, ND vs Rapid City, SD

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- Rapid City spends 30.6% less per student than Dickinson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.8% higher in Rapid City than in Dickinson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rapid City had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dickinson
 Dickinson, NDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,333$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,760  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,774$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10444573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Dickinson    5 Reviews
Dakota · Marshall, MN
Growing up in ND
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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Sheila · Dickinson, ND
Conservative But Nice
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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Christena · Dickinson, ND
If your not religious don't move here.
Over 16 years ago

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 Rapid City    31 Reviews
PJ · Amarillo, TX
Don't let the name City deceive you. It's a Town!!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Jacob · Eugene, OR
Black Hills are beautiful in summer.
Over 4 years ago

Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Dee · Beverly Hills, CA
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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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