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Omaha, NE vs St. Louis, MO

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Highlights
- St. Louis spends 4.8% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% lower in St. Louis than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Louis had 1.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha

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 Omaha, NESt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,596$15,291$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673$14,247$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,312$7,062$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1212.216.23
 Students per Librarian41536374573
 Students per Counselor372300530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%7.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.3%89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%20.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%38.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%3.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%2.2%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 St. Louis    113 Reviews

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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