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Pella, IA vs St. Cloud, MN

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- St. Cloud spends 25.9% more per student than Pella.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% higher in St. Cloud than in Pella. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Cloud had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pella
 Pella, IASt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,893$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,827  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,680$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7404573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Pella    1 Reviews
Scott · Pella, IA
Very nice clean small town
Over 16 years ago

Smal conservative town. Strong Dutch heritage. Very clean nice community. Great for families and retirees from the midwest. Terrible weather, and limited  More

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Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews
Marc · Andover, MN
Place to go if you’re retired
Over 4 years ago

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Emoney · Minneapolis, MN
Armpit of the state
Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Steve · Sauk Rapids, MN
Lots of Crime
Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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