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Sandy, UT vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 49.6% more per student than Sandy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% higher in San Marcos than in Sandy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sandy
 Sandy, UTSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,558  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor543  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Sandy    16 Reviews
K · Sandy, UT
Overcrowded
Over 7 years ago

It was a great city when I moved here 2o years ago but due to over crowding and building apartments the traffic is awful. People are rude and drive like idiots  More

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Jessica · Sandy, UT
Snoow
Over 9 years ago

Snow  More

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Chelsie · Sandy, UT
Me
Over 9 years ago

My name is  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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