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Tulsa, OK vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 37.9% more per student than Tulsa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.0% lower in Taos than in Tulsa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Tulsa
 Tulsa, OKTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,287  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 1 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 5 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 Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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