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Vernal, UT vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs spends 29.4% more per student than Vernal.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.7% lower in Manitou Springs than in Vernal. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 14.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Vernal
 Vernal, UTManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor642  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Vernal    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in this city for 11 years at this point, and I love it. The beautiful Uinta mountains are just a hop skip and a jump away, and the people are great. This  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Vernal for over eleven years now, and I am tired. It takes a strong person to deal with the difficulties of life in the Basin. The People are clanish,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rent is too high, people are isolated and unsophisticated. Unless your Mormon or want to become Mormon, you're really not welcome here. The economy is oil, which means  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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