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Manitou Springs, CO vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 35.9% more per student than Manitou Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% lower in Rock Springs than in Manitou Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 6.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Manitou Springs

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 Manitou Springs, CORock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,529$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,663$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.0613.7116.23
 Students per Librarian6212924573
 Students per Counselor274379530
 Grade School Educ.0.6%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.1%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.5%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.20.3%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.5%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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80829
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82901

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