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Indiana, PA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 21.3% less per student than Indiana.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 77.1% higher in San Marcos than in Indiana. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Indiana
 Indiana, PASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,785  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Indiana    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

If you're looking for culture, this place isn't for you. They have a crappy neighborhood theatre but that's about it. You have to go to Pittsburgh if you want to see  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime here is fairly low compared to most areas. We still have robberies, break ins public drunkeness, etc. Most of the public drunkeness is committed by college student  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime here is fairly low compared to most areas. We still have robberies, break ins public drunkeness, etc. Most of the public drunkeness is committed by college student  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 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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