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Waco, TX vs Sioux City, IA

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- Sioux City spends 9.9% more per student than Waco.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.3% higher in Sioux City than in Waco. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Waco
 Waco, TXSioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,306  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18984573
 Students per Counselor333  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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