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Pullman, WA vs Renton, WA

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Highlights
- Renton spends 1.5% less per student than Pullman.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% higher in Renton than in Pullman. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 7.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pullman
 Pullman, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,872  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor262  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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