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San Angelo, TX vs Tempe, AZ

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- Tempe spends 3.1% less per student than San Angelo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.8% higher in Tempe than in San Angelo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tempe had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Angelo
 San Angelo, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,351  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor344  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%1.5%
Reviews for San Angelo    10 Reviews

San Angelo isn't for everyone. There. I said it. If you are most comfortable in a big city, like to indulge in brick-and-mortar higher-end shopping, demand a $50  More

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I moved here to start my career. While I had realized I’d have to move to a rural town due to my career field being saturated, I wasn’t quite prepared for this  More

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Over 7 years ago

To each his own and all that but I must respectfully forewarn incoming military newcomers and dependents who don't prefer small towns: this place is kind of a drag.  More

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Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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