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Ann Arbor, MI vs Bluffton, SC

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- Bluffton spends 5.9% less per student than Ann Arbor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.8% lower in Bluffton than in Ann Arbor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bluffton had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ann Arbor
 Ann Arbor, MIBluffton, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,455  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,547$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3434573
 Students per Counselor503  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ann Arbor    49 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Highly educated city. traffic and parking is bad. university culture is nice, not sure about elsewhere. no good pizza! if you're looking for food, I recommend "a taste  More

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Uh, compared to my other favorite college towns this one lacks flavor. Safer and kinda pretty, but not the greenest place, it's fine. Good restaurants, music, art,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Ann Arbor bus service (AATA) is quite good. The Detroit Metro Airport is only a 20 min. drive away and is also quite good. The traffic in Ann Arbor is usually mild  More

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Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 10 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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