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Odessa, TX vs Lincoln, NE

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Highlights
- Lincoln spends 35.9% more per student than Odessa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.4% lower in Lincoln than in Odessa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 14.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Odessa
 Odessa, TXLincoln, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,974  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,631$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor418  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 5 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 8 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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