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Tucson, AZ vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Manitou Springs spends 16.5% more per student than Tucson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Manitou Springs than in Tucson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tucson
 Tucson, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,897  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor519  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Tucson    287 Reviews

My wife and I characterize ourselves as a young couple, well educated, with decent positions and we’re Tucson natives. We’ve observed our quality of life from both a  More

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Over 1 years ago

I was reading the reviews for Tucson, and after living there for 6 years, I feel the need to weigh in. There are many pros in Tucson: access to recreational areas,  More

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I spend considerable time in and around Tucson, and I've see it rapidly going "downhill" since 2020. It's definitely not the nice town I remember from when I was a  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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