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Ocean City, NJ vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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Highlights
- San Luis Obispo spends 39.3% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 101.6% higher in San Luis Obispo than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Luis Obispo had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJSan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%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 San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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