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Golden, CO vs St. Cloud, MN

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- St. Cloud spends 19.4% more per student than Golden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.0% lower in St. Cloud than in Golden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Cloud had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Golden
 Golden, COSt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,893$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,680$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7404573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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