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Irvine, CA vs Capitola, CA

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Highlights
- Capitola spends 7.1% more per student than Irvine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.9% lower in Capitola than in Irvine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Capitola had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Irvine
 Irvine, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,364$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock62714573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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Reviews for Capitola    5 Reviews

Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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