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La Grange, KY vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 11.2% more per student than La Grange.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.6% lower in Lawrence than in La Grange. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 6.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Grange
 La Grange, KYLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,582  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for La Grange    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Having lived most my life in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas, the cost of living in the outlying areas of Louisville, Kentucky are very reasonable. A good quality  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 14 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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