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Seattle, WA vs Seattle, WA

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Highlights
- Seattle spends 20.7% less per student than Seattle.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.4% lower in Seattle than in Seattle. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Seattle had 7.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Seattle
 Seattle, WAUnited States, WA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.9%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.9%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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