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Abilene, TX vs Edina, MN

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- Edina spends 46.7% more per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% higher in Edina than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edina had 13.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene
 Abilene, TXEdina, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 18 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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