2025 Compare Cities Education:
St. Joseph, MO vs Marion, IA

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Highlights
- Marion spends 42.1% more per student than St. Joseph.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% higher in Marion than in St. Joseph. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Joseph
 St. Joseph, MOMarion, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,449  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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