2025 Compare Cities Education:
Mankato, MN vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 2.8% more per student than Mankato.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% lower in Omaha than in Mankato. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mankato
 Mankato, MNOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,171  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor408  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Mankato    4 Reviews

Mankato, MN is a small community that has some nice features (small concerts, theatre, parks, etc.) but unfortunately every time you turn around there is a new social  More

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It depends on what your view of culture is. For a city of about 60,000 it does have SOME. You need to look to find it. Start at Minnesota State, from national  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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