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Gainesville, FL vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 158.5% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.0% lower in Ithaca than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville

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 Gainesville, FLIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,572$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094$24,054$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,555$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.199.8316.23
 Students per Librarian4043234573
 Students per Counselor501332530
 Grade School Educ.2.7%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%1.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.4%96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%10.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.4%6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%69.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.0%24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.3%10.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  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 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853

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