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Bismarck, ND vs Fort Worth, TX

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- Fort Worth spends 8.6% less per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.7% lower in Fort Worth than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Worth had 11.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDFort Worth, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,972$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8894573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 10 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 Fort Worth    82 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate  More

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Over 6 years ago

Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and  More

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