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Vacaville, CA vs West Lafayette, IN

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- West Lafayette spends 5.3% less per student than Vacaville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.7% lower in West Lafayette than in Vacaville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Lafayette had 7.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Vacaville
 Vacaville, CAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,232$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,102$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6234573
 Students per Counselor867  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock14.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Vacaville    10 Reviews
Layla · Vacaville, CA
Depends on your perspective.
Over 6 years ago

I am a former Bay Area resident who moved to Vacaville to escape the ridiculous cost of living in the Bay. Now, if you are coming from the Bay, this place can seem more  More

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Daniela · Vacaville, CA
Boring and hot
Over 6 years ago

It’s not a bad or dangerous place to live but I believe it doesn’t deserve the 5 stars most people are giving it. I have no idea where these people lived before moving  More

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Jean · Vacaville, CA
It's not a cultural or intellectual hub
Over 15 years ago

If you enjoy a sophisticated urban environment, if you're single, if you're highly educated and appreciate access to continuing higher education at the post-graduate  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews
Earl  · West Lafayette, IN
Community attitudes matter.
Over 10 years ago

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Jen · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Adriana · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette
Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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