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Aiken, SC vs Sturgis, SD

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- Sturgis spends 35.7% less per student than Aiken.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in Sturgis than in Aiken. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sturgis had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Aiken
 Aiken, SCSturgis, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,903$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,396  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23294573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews
laura · Aiken, SC
Moving here was hard, but I love Aiken
Over 5 years ago

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Julie · Boise, ID
Almost Perfect, Magical Place.
Over 5 years ago

Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Laura · Aiken, SC
I'm young and I like Aiken
Over 6 years ago

Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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Reviews for Sturgis    3 Reviews
Bob · Sturgis, SD
Good Place
Over 5 years ago

Try Uncle  More

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Zaiden · Sturgis, SD
Place is trash
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life. This place is trash. Never come  More

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Beck · Whitewood, SD
Amazing place
Over 5 years ago

Great  More

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