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Big Bear City, CA vs Ellicott City, MD

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- Ellicott City spends 22.1% more per student than Big Bear City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.8% lower in Ellicott City than in Big Bear City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ellicott City had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Big Bear City
 Big Bear City, CAEllicott City, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,381$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3634573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.6%1.5%
Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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Reviews for Ellicott City    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Ellicott City has many great  More

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Plenty of jobs in Washington, DC. and Baltimore areas. Low unemployment. Education and recreation is a top priority with most families here. Relatively high standard of  More

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Over 18 years ago

Ellicott City, MD is west of Baltimore City, north of Washington, DC, east of Frederick, MD. We are close to BWI, and DC airports. There are a couple of big malls for  More

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