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Great Falls, VA vs Auburn, CA

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- Auburn spends 11.8% less per student than Great Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 60.9% higher in Auburn than in Great Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Auburn had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Great Falls
 Great Falls, VAAuburn, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,990$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock180574573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 19 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 20 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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Reviews for Auburn    13 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Overall Auburn has a good quality of life and this town still has that small town charm. Auburn is a good place to raise a family and the schools are decent. Auburn  More

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Over 8 years ago

There isnt anything for kids/ teens to do around here except go to a park thats typically filled with a bunch of druggys so i give this town a terrible rating.. sorry  More

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Over 15 years ago

Auburn is Beautiful city to live  More

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