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Ocean Shores, WA vs Escanaba, MI

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- Escanaba spends 32.3% less per student than Ocean Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.3% higher in Escanaba than in Ocean Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Escanaba had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WAEscanaba, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,255$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,498$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5904573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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Reviews for Escanaba    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I am so honored and thankful that I was born and raised in America, and that I have the freedoms and liberties bestowed upon its citizens. In the Upper Peninsula, I  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am not a native of Escanaba, however I have lived in many different areas. I found Escanaba's climate in relation to Michigan as pretty moderate. The housing is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Don't expect to find a good job or make friends here unless you know someone. The often repeated phrase "You're not from here, are you?" is more of an accusation than a  More

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