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Manitowoc, WI vs Bettendorf, IA

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Highlights
- Bettendorf spends 3.7% less per student than Manitowoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.6% higher in Bettendorf than in Manitowoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bettendorf had 5.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Manitowoc
 Manitowoc, WIBettendorf, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,502$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,122  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,161$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor322  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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