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New Haven, CT vs Walnut Creek, CA

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Highlights
- Walnut Creek spends 34.3% less per student than New Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 75.2% higher in Walnut Creek than in New Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Walnut Creek had 14.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Haven
 New Haven, CTWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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