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Stillwater, MN vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 31.4% less per student than Stillwater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% lower in Ocala than in Stillwater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 8.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Stillwater
 Stillwater, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,957  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor702  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Stillwater    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The downtown is charming. Touristy at times in the summer and fall. Traffic can be a bear during those days. Lots of antique stores, lots of vintage houses. Water adds  More

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Stillwater is one of the most beautiful towns in the upper midwest. The view of the St. Croix River and the hills are reminiscent of the Rhine River Valley in Germany  More

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Over 12 years ago

Stillwater is beautiful for the short summer that we have. Low crime rate beautiful scenic area. 40 minutes to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Scenic water way and good job  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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