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Riverside, CA vs San Marcos, TX

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Highlights
- San Marcos spends 8.2% less per student than Riverside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.7% lower in San Marcos than in Riverside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 9.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Riverside
 Riverside, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,040$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7124573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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