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Bismarck, ND vs Baxter, MN

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Highlights
- Baxter spends 52.1% more per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.7% lower in Baxter than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Baxter had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDBaxter, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Baxter    3 Reviews

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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