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Kansas City, MO vs Manitowoc, WI

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Highlights
- Manitowoc spends 1.6% less per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% lower in Manitowoc than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitowoc had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, MOManitowoc, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,412$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5004573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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