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Oklahoma City, OK vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd spends 126.7% more per student than Oklahoma City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.0% lower in Brainerd than in Oklahoma City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brainerd had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oklahoma City
 Oklahoma City, OKBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,562  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor401  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Oklahoma City    78 Reviews
Joseph · Denver, CO
Very high tornado risk area
Over 2 years ago

Very high tornado risk  More

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Javy · Oklahoma City, OK
It is just an OK state to live in
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in this state for 6 months. There are a couple of things to bear in mind when it comes to OK. If you are moving from a state that has been destroyed by  More

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Dan · Oklahoma City, OK
People best I've met. Limited good paying jobs
Over 4 years ago

We moved here after living in Oregon our whole lives. Been here for 6 months and live in a middle class neighborhood. If I'm out front of the house someone was always  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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