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San Diego, CA vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Waco spends 30.8% less per student than San Diego.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.7% lower in Waco than in San Diego. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Diego
 San Diego, CAWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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