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Kent, OH vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 11.5% more per student than Kent.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.7% higher in San Marcos than in Kent. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kent
 Kent, OHSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,515  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  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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