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College Park, MD vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 7.6% less per student than College Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Atlanta than in College Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to College Park

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 College Park, MDAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,603$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,913$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,718$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8913.816.23
 Students per Librarian11555704573
 Students per Counselor338397530
 Grade School Educ.10.8%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.84.4%92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.9%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.8%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.3%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.8%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for College Park    1 Reviews

There are a lot of options for students who want to live near campus. Closer to campus is definitely the most expensive area, around 800-1200 per month. There are a lot  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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ZIPS IN COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
20740 20742
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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