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Wichita, KS vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 31.0% more per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.0% higher in Gig Harbor than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.7%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

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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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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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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