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Omaha, NE vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Highlights
- Cedar Rapids spends 10.1% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% lower in Cedar Rapids than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cedar Rapids had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha

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 Omaha, NECedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,596$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673$11,730$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,312$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1214.716.23
 Students per Librarian4154424573
 Students per Counselor372365530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%4.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.3%93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%32.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 3 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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