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Osage Beach, MO vs Marion, IA

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Highlights
- Marion spends 24.0% more per student than Osage Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% higher in Marion than in Osage Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 13.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Osage Beach
 Osage Beach, MOMarion, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,042  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor253  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Osage Beach    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a small city that is gradually being "found" by more and more people. Right now, it's still just the right size for small town living. This is a place where more  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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