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West Lafayette, IN vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor spends 38.8% more per student than West Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.7% higher in Gig Harbor than in West Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Lafayette
 West Lafayette, INGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.48  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor697  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.72.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
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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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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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