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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
 Wichita, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%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 Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 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 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 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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