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Independence, OR vs Cranston, RI

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Highlights
- Cranston spends 36.4% more per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.7% lower in Cranston than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cranston had 2.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, ORCranston, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,248  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.39.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Cranston    6 Reviews

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  More

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