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Bedford, IN vs West Lafayette, IN

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- West Lafayette spends 4.7% more per student than Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in West Lafayette than in Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Lafayette had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bedford
 Bedford, INWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,232$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,532  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,102$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6234573
 Students per Counselor516  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock14.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews
Ashton · Orleans, IN
bruh
Over 7 years ago

OMPARE COST OF  More

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Bp · Bedford, IN
Environmental Health Concerns
Over 16 years ago

Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Kathleen · Bedford, IN
Quality of life
Over 18 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews
Earl  · West Lafayette, IN
Community attitudes matter.
Over 10 years ago

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Jen · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Adriana · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette
Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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