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Marion, IA vs New Ulm, MN

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Highlights
- New Ulm spends 7.3% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.7% lower in New Ulm than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Ulm had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IANew Ulm, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,898$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4884573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for New Ulm    2 Reviews

Well, hmmm. I did not care for it here. But then again, it was tainted by Catholic issues. (I had those until recently when I quit). I also tried Lutherans - no  More

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Many areas (employers, city government, local hospital, etc.) are all working to make the city 'the healthiest place to  More

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