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Bismarck, ND vs Columbia, NC

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- Columbia spends 7.4% more per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.2% lower in Columbia than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia had 20.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDColumbia, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,038$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,392$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews
CC · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Self Centered City That's Not For Me
Over 3 years ago

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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Jackie · Bismarck, ND
Depends on what you like
Over 6 years ago

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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Harlan · Bellingham, WA
The recreation
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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Lyndsey · Fayetteville, NC
relocating
Over 17 years ago

My Husband is getting PCS to Ft. Jackson.. Can anyone tell me some good neighborhoods around there. Also the names of good  More

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