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Albert Lea, MN vs Pierre, SD

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- Pierre spends 49.9% less per student than Albert Lea.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% higher in Pierre than in Albert Lea. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 13.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Albert Lea
 Albert Lea, MNPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,959  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor554  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Albert Lea    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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