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Gainesville, FL vs Orange, CA

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Highlights
- Orange spends 32.0% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.6% higher in Orange than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Orange had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville

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 Gainesville, FLOrange, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,572$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094$12,911$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,555$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.1923.2116.23
 Students per Librarian404163834573
 Students per Counselor501595530
 Grade School Educ.2.7%5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%6.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.4%87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%22.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.4%7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%39.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.0%8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%2.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.3%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Orange    13 Reviews

Southern California is a wonderful place to live (if you can afford it). Currently, we are a family of 3- myself, my husband and our son. We are FINALLY thinking it may  More

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Over 14 years ago

Numerous highly rated hospitals are located within a 20 mile radius. Variety of hospitals include specialty, such as Childrens Hospital of Orange County; private;  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Weather is great. However, the housing, jobs, schools and the State Government is  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
92867 92869 92868 92865 92866

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