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Abilene, TX vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 127.4% more per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.4% lower in Ithaca than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene

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 Abilene, TXIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,157$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445$24,054$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,650$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.339.8316.23
 Students per Librarian11733234573
 Students per Counselor330332530
 Grade School Educ.4.3%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%1.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.2%96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%10.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%69.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.3%24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%10.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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ZIPS IN ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699
ZIPS IN ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853

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