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Ocean City, NJ vs The Dalles, OR

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- The Dalles spends 38.5% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 55.7% higher in The Dalles than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- The Dalles had 10.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJThe Dalles, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,117$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4494573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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