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Salem, OR vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 26.6% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% lower in Manitou Springs than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 11.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, ORManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,350  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    37 Reviews

After reading the reviews here, I had to come write my own. The problem I had with most of the reviews is that most were very opinion-based and seemed to assume everyone  More

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Moved here approx. 4 years ago from SW Michigan, but I've lived in 9 other cities & 5 other states. Salem is a very manageable sized city, with tons of parks, diverse  More

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Over 5 years ago

I'm a native 5th generation Oregonian, so bear in mind that I was born with webs between my toes! Anyway, I used to think it rained too much when I was young. Then I  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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