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University Park, TX vs Murphy, TX

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- Murphy spends 13.1% more per student than University Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% lower in Murphy than in University Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Murphy had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to University Park
 University Park, TXMurphy, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,902$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,140$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8004573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.88.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree18.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for University Park    2 Reviews
Ron · Dallas, TX
nice neighborhood
Over 16 years ago

great services in a big  More

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robert · Dallas, TX
a very special and expensive place
Over 19 years ago

small town surrounded by a big town great schools close to everything very  More

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Reviews for Murphy    2 Reviews
Charles · Murphy, TX
Amazing small town
Over 4 years ago

Absolutely love the small town feel but at the same time the ease of in and out and access to everything I need close by. Wonderful people and amazing shopping, food,  More

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Bp · Plano, TX
Murphy TX
Over 19 years ago

Up and coming town next to  More

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