2024 Compare Cities Education:
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 88.1% more per student than San Luis Obispo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 52.9% lower in Ithaca than in San Luis Obispo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Luis Obispo
 San Luis Obispo, CAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,908$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063$24,054$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,298$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.879.8316.23
 Students per Librarian162443234573
 Students per Counselor491332530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%1.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.9%96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%10.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.6%69.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.3%24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.7%10.9%1.5%
Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 9 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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