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Glen Allen, VA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 27.1% more per student than Glen Allen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.1% higher in San Marcos than in Glen Allen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 5.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Glen Allen
 Glen Allen, VASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,642  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor360  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Glen Allen    6 Reviews
C · Midlothian, VA
City or County, it does not matter. DO NOT brin
Over 10 years ago

Regardless of what review you read, no matter how much money you will save, it really does not count when you know that Virginia (a Commonwealth) believes they can stomp  More

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Renee · Glen Allen, VA
Glen Allen
Over 15 years ago

Glen Allen is a wonderful city to live  More

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Michael · Midlothian, VA
one of the best areas
Over 16 years ago

we have lived here for almost 24 years and found the area to be a great place to live in general and to raiser the family. there are many things to do withon 20 miles  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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