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Arcata, CA vs Greensboro, NC

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Highlights
- Greensboro spends 32.2% less per student than Arcata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.1% lower in Greensboro than in Arcata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Greensboro had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arcata
 Arcata, CAGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,652$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,180$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6414573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%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 Greensboro    56 Reviews

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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