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Chapel Hill, NC vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 92.4% more per student than Chapel Hill.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% lower in Ithaca than in Chapel Hill. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chapel Hill

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 Chapel Hill, NCIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,548$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,405$24,054$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,885$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.099.8316.23
 Students per Librarian5433234573
 Students per Counselor280332530
 Grade School Educ.1.3%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%1.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.0%96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.6%10.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.3.8%6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.78.5%69.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.23.8%24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.4%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree13.7%10.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  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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27516 27514 27517
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