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Independence, IA vs Oelwein, IA

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- Oelwein spends 17.8% more per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% lower in Oelwein than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oelwein had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, IAOelwein, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,321$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,711  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,017$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4364573
 Students per Counselor348  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
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John · Vinton, IA
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Over 16 years ago

Oelwein is a decent city with above-average schools that is attempting to right a somewhat negative image. I lived there for seven years after living in several  More

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