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Glendale, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids spends 15.9% less per student than Glendale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% lower in Grand Rapids than in Glendale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Rapids had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Glendale

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 Glendale, CAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,429$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374$11,296$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,492$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.861716.23
 Students per Librarian656511244573
 Students per Counselor380681530
 Grade School Educ.7.1%5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.5%88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.1%20.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.9%7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.0%38.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.7%9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 10 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 14 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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ZIPS IN GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
91205, 91206, 91214, 91201, 91202, 91204, 91208, 91203, 91207, 91210, 11 total
ZIPS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
49504 49507 49503 49506 49505

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