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The Dalles, OR vs Salt Lake City, UT

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- Salt Lake City spends 32.2% less per student than The Dalles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.9% higher in Salt Lake City than in The Dalles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salt Lake City had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to The Dalles
 The Dalles, ORSalt Lake City, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,182$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21914573
 Students per Counselor305  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%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 Salt Lake City    95 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in the Salt Lake City metro area for almost 10 years, and it has its pros and cons. Pros: -Beautiful mountains - even if you don't go, just look towards  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it more  More

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Over 4 years ago

Salt Lake City feels like home. There are so many things to do and see. There are many families and one thing to look out for is, there are many cranes and high rises  More

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