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Grand Junction, CO vs Dolan Springs, AZ

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Highlights
- Dolan Springs spends 37.6% less per student than Grand Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.5% higher in Dolan Springs than in Grand Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dolan Springs had 21.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, CODolan Springs, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,443$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,210  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,714$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock33664573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock72.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Dolan Springs    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It's a town with great potential if the county would get after the people who abandon, and trash their properties. It isn't a good place for children because there isn't  More

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If anyone knows of a 40 acre+ parcel, seller finance, low down (i know, most are out there) PLEASE message me. Thank you and God bless!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Worst place on the planet, nothing but a big sand pit! Filled w/ losers and  More

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