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Frederick, MD vs San Marcos, TX

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- San Marcos spends 13.4% less per student than Frederick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.0% lower in San Marcos than in Frederick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Frederick
 Frederick, MDSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,040$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,638  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7124573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews
dee · Frederick, MD
not so good
Over 7 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Nicole · Frederick, MD
Sr. Health Claims Examiner salary
Over 11 years ago

Company with the most  More

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George · Frederick, MD
Frederick Crime
Over 12 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews
Randall · San Marcos, TX
Wish I had researched more before buying here
Over 3 years ago

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Elizabeth · San Marcos, TX
No Place Like Home
Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Alisha · Sandpoint, ID
Fun college town
Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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