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Newark, DE vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- Columbia spends 14.1% less per student than Newark.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.0% higher in Columbia than in Newark. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Newark

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 Newark, DEColumbia, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$19,973$17,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388$14,952$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,785$9,360$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.0915.3616.23
 Students per Librarian11045744573
 Students per Counselor329336530
 Grade School Educ.1.8%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%7.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.9%90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.8%18.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.0%44.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.1%11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%4.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree9.4%3.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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I moved to Columbia for graduate school and although it is a giant step up from my small, out-of-state hometown, I became bored and restless here in less than a year.  More

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