2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gainesville, FL vs Wilsonville, OR

Change Cities
Highlights
- Wilsonville spends 61.9% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% higher in Wilsonville than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wilsonville had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLWilsonville, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,730$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,998$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7444573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville

Reviews for Wilsonville    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It has Oregon Willamette Valley weather which is about 6 good months, 3-4 dark wet and cool months, and 3 unpredictable months. Comparing price of living to  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

My wife and I really like Wilsonville because it is close to Portland, however it does not have the hustle and bustle that Portland does. It is more slow paced, and  More

   |    Reply

Hi Jim "horrible climate"... I invite you to visit Wilsonville again because I would bet money that your take on this little hidden gem would be very different than it  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilsonville


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.