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Arcata, CA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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- Fredericksburg spends 10.5% less per student than Arcata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.3% lower in Fredericksburg than in Arcata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fredericksburg had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arcata
 Arcata, CAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,590$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18124573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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