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Grand Junction, CO vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos spends 8.1% more per student than Grand Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.9% higher in San Marcos than in Grand Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Junction

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 Grand Junction, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,132$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,210$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,929$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.3122.6516.23
 Students per Librarian669187444573
 Students per Counselor250513530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%5.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.2%87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%20.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%40.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.8%10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%1.7%1.5%

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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 3 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 San Marcos    5 Reviews

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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Over 14 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 17 years ago

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

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ZIPS IN GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
81501 81503 81506 81505
ZIPS IN SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA
92069 92078

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