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Sioux City, IA vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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- San Luis Obispo spends 27.8% more per student than Sioux City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.7% higher in San Luis Obispo than in Sioux City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Luis Obispo had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sioux City
 Sioux City, IASan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,002  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor460  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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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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