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Ripon, CA vs Vacaville, CA

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- Vacaville spends 2.6% less per student than Ripon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% higher in Vacaville than in Ripon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Vacaville had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ripon
 Ripon, CAVacaville, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,685$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock62534573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Vacaville    10 Reviews

I am a former Bay Area resident who moved to Vacaville to escape the ridiculous cost of living in the Bay. Now, if you are coming from the Bay, this place can seem more  More

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Over 6 years ago

It’s not a bad or dangerous place to live but I believe it doesn’t deserve the 5 stars most people are giving it. I have no idea where these people lived before moving  More

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If you enjoy a sophisticated urban environment, if you're single, if you're highly educated and appreciate access to continuing higher education at the post-graduate  More

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