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Parsons, KS vs Albert Lea, MN

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- Albert Lea spends 37.0% more per student than Parsons.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.2% higher in Albert Lea than in Parsons. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albert Lea had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Parsons
 Parsons, KSAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,349$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,342  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,416$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4404573
 Students per Counselor468  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Parsons    2 Reviews
Aibhlin · Parsons, KS
Best small town that has all you need
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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gelam7 · Parsons, KS
living in southeast Kanasa.
Over 17 years ago

seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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Reviews for Albert Lea    1 Reviews
Kelly · Albert Lea, MN
Very affordable
Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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