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Wichita, KS vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 5.2% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.5% higher in Lawrence than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita

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 Wichita, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$11,316$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8213.7716.23
 Students per Librarian5503974573
 Students per Counselor383539530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%2.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%17.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%55.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%5.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

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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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 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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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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ZIPS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67211, 67226, 23 total
ZIPS IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS
66049 66044 66047 66046 66045

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