2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pullman, WA vs Seattle, WA

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Highlights
- Seattle spends 1.5% less per student than Pullman.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% higher in Seattle than in Pullman. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Seattle had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pullman
 Pullman, WASeattle, 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.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%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 Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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