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North Sioux City, SD vs Fargo, ND

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- Fargo spends 59.5% more per student than North Sioux City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% lower in Fargo than in North Sioux City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fargo had 7.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Sioux City
 North Sioux City, SDFargo, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,075$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,409  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,111$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2864573
 Students per Counselor314  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for North Sioux City    2 Reviews
Tim · North Sioux City, SD
Dalota Dunes, SD
Over 15 years ago

Dakota Dunes (North Sioux City) is a great place to live. The cost of living is good and good outdoor recreation  More

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Christine · North Sioux City, SD
Warm summers and cold, lingering winters
Over 16 years ago

Warm summers and cold, lingering  More

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Reviews for Fargo    32 Reviews
Dylan · Fargo, ND
At least it’s cheap..
Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Tyrel · 
Moved from Minneapolis 9 years ago, not leaving
Over 5 years ago

Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Sandy · Fargo, ND
Not your stereotypical North Dakota city
Over 5 years ago

Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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