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San Luis Obispo, CA vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs spends 21.2% less per student than San Luis Obispo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.3% lower in Manitou Springs than in San Luis Obispo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Luis Obispo
 San Luis Obispo, CAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%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 10 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 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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