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Las Vegas, NV vs Laramie, WY

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- Laramie spends 45.5% more per student than Las Vegas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.5% lower in Laramie than in Las Vegas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laramie had 12.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Las Vegas
 Las Vegas, NVLaramie, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,667$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,498  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2194573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.9%1.5%
Reviews for Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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