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Manitou Springs, CO vs Vail, CO

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Highlights
- Vail spends 25.7% more per student than Manitou Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% lower in Vail than in Manitou Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Vail had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Manitou Springs

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 Manitou Springs, COVail, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,529$15,754$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295$13,095$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,663$7,336$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.0612.816.23
 Students per Librarian62117374573
 Students per Counselor274167530
 Grade School Educ.0.6%0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%0.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.1%99.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%19.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.5%66.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.20.3%18.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%5.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.5%0.6%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 Vail    5 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Vail..pros/ cons Pros 1. beautiful town 2. very low crime Cons 1. Ungodly expensive and that's an understatement 2. unless you are rich and beautiful, this isn't  More

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Over 18 years ago

Vail is beautiful year round. Fabulous skiing, hiking, fishing, shopping, restaurants, etc. However, the price you pay to live in a resort town is extremely high cost  More

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Over 19 years ago

Vail is very different that other areas of the U.S. I have lived in Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, Austin TX, Monterey CA... and it is another world here. World  More

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ZIPS IN MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO
80829
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81657

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