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Wichita, KS vs Tulsa, OK

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Highlights
- Tulsa spends 21.6% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.1% higher in Tulsa than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tulsa had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita

Education
 Wichita, KSTulsa, OKUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$10,987$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$9,287$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$5,073$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8217.516.23
 Students per Librarian5506584573
 Students per Counselor383357530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%7.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%22.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%32.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.3%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 Tulsa    96 Reviews

I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 4 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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Over 4 years ago

The good, is that many people are outwardly warm-hearted, and will go out of their way to help. but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they want to be your friend or  More

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ZIPS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67211, 67226, 23 total
ZIPS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
74133, 74136, 74137, 74105, 74115, 74135, 74112, 74107, 74129, 74145, 26 total

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