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Ardmore, PA vs Durham, NC

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Highlights
- Durham spends 49.2% less per student than Ardmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% higher in Durham than in Ardmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ardmore
 Ardmore, PADurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,843  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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