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Ames, IA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 4.2% less per student than Ames.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Atlanta than in Ames. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ames
 Ames, IAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,178  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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