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Springfield, MO vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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- San Luis Obispo spends 27.1% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 62.3% higher in San Luis Obispo than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Luis Obispo had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOSan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  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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