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Tulsa, OK vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Odessa spends 12.7% less per student than Tulsa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Odessa than in Tulsa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Odessa had 7.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Tulsa
 Tulsa, OKOdessa, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,287  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,157$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15084573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 5 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 8 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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