2025 Compare Cities Education:
Marion, IA vs San Rafael, CA

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Highlights
- San Rafael spends 31.4% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.0% higher in San Rafael than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Rafael had 10.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%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 San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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