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St. Louis Park, MN vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs spends 35.1% less per student than St. Louis Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.2% higher in Manitou Springs than in St. Louis Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Louis Park
 St. Louis Park, MNManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,406  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor533  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for St. Louis Park    3 Reviews

Do your research before considering a move here. Make sure the politics and demographics are what you seek. This burb has changed dramatically in the past 10 years and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Due to the incredible amount of Fortune 500 companies in the Twin Cities, the housing market is amazingly stable. St Louis Park is a youthful suburb great for young  More

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I was born and raised in St. Louis Park, and I now live in Southeast Minneapolis, as I am a college student at the University of Minnesota. After leaving "the Park", I  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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