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Oelwein, IA vs Davenport, IA

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Highlights
- Davenport spends 5.7% less per student than Oelwein.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% higher in Davenport than in Oelwein. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Davenport had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oelwein
 Oelwein, IADavenport, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,502$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,217  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,161$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Oelwein    1 Reviews

Oelwein is a decent city with above-average schools that is attempting to right a somewhat negative image. I lived there for seven years after living in several  More

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Reviews for Davenport    17 Reviews

Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great local colleges and  More

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