2025 Compare Cities Education:
Royal Oak, MI vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego spends 7.7% more per student than Royal Oak.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.1% higher in San Diego than in Royal Oak. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 7.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Royal Oak
 Royal Oak, MISan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,595  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor537  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews

Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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Over 14 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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