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Modesto, CA vs Eugene, OR

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Highlights
- Eugene spends 3.6% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.3% lower in Eugene than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Eugene had 13.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CAEugene, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,566$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,947$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7764573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Eugene    89 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

It’s cold and rainy and cloudy most of the year on June it rained and was cloudy every day except 3. The weather is mostly cloudy even if it’s not raining. If you want  More

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Over 3 years ago

Moved here from Austin, Texas about three years ago. I've lived in the Bay Area, California, San Diego, Los Angeles and various towns in Central Texas (Georgetown,  More

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Eugene has its warts, just like any other city. But in my view, the good things far outweigh the bad aspects. What I like the best is the location, right on the  More

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