2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ocean City, NJ vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 49.3% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.0% higher in Lawrence than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 0.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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