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Tyler, TX vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Abilene spends 1.5% more per student than Tyler.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Abilene than in Tyler. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Tyler

Education
 Tyler, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,960$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,578$9,445$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,824$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio1414.3316.23
 Students per Librarian62411734573
 Students per Counselor378330530
 Grade School Educ.5.7%4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%8.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.6%87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%22.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.5%8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%26.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.9%7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Tyler    28 Reviews

My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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I've lived in the city for 5 years (until 2007). In my opinion, Tyler is awfully boring unless you are an outdoor person. Tyler offers few cultural possibilities, and it  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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ZIPS IN TYLER, TEXAS
75703 75701 75702 75707 75704 75708 75709
ZIPS IN ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699

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