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Billings, MT vs Aiken, SC

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- Aiken spends 8.0% more per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% lower in Aiken than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aiken had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTAiken, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,390$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3034573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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