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Saginaw, MI vs Sioux City, IA

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Highlights
- Sioux City spends 3.4% more per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Sioux City than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MISioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18984573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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