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Eugene, OR vs Independence, KS

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Highlights
- Independence spends 9.3% less per student than Eugene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.2% lower in Independence than in Eugene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Eugene
 Eugene, ORIndependence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,205$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,107  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,661$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.94  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3984573
 Students per Counselor406  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Eugene    89 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

It’s cold and rainy and cloudy most of the year on June it rained and was cloudy every day except 3. The weather is mostly cloudy even if it’s not raining. If you want  More

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Over 3 years ago

Moved here from Austin, Texas about three years ago. I've lived in the Bay Area, California, San Diego, Los Angeles and various towns in Central Texas (Georgetown,  More

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Eugene has its warts, just like any other city. But in my view, the good things far outweigh the bad aspects. What I like the best is the location, right on the  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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