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Fair Oaks, CA vs Cedar Falls, IA

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- Cedar Falls spends 10.8% less per student than Fair Oaks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.5% lower in Cedar Falls than in Fair Oaks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cedar Falls had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fair Oaks
 Fair Oaks, CACedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,594$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,498$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6944573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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