2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bangor, ME vs Marion, IA

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Highlights
- Marion spends 0.6% less per student than Bangor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.3% higher in Marion than in Bangor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bangor
 Bangor, MEMarion, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,036  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor297  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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