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The Dalles, OR vs Fargo, ND

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- Fargo spends 5.9% more per student than The Dalles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.5% lower in Fargo than in The Dalles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fargo had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to The Dalles
 The Dalles, ORFargo, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,075$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,111$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2864573
 Students per Counselor305  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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Reviews for Fargo    32 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Tyrel · 

Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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