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Atlanta, GA vs Minneapolis, MN

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Highlights
- Minneapolis spends 18.6% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.4% higher in Minneapolis than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Minneapolis had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GAMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$14,406$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.816.0716.23
 Students per Librarian5707534573
 Students per Counselor397533530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%16.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%52.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%14.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%3.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%2.5%1.5%

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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 1 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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Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
55407, 55406, 55414, 55408, 55411, 55418, 55404, 55419, 55417, 55412, 21 total

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