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Bismarck, ND vs Ham Lake, MN

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Highlights
- Ham Lake spends 13.6% more per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% higher in Ham Lake than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ham Lake had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDHam Lake, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,956$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,558$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16154573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 Ham Lake    1 Reviews

They have a 1 acre lot minimum in Ham Lake so you're not right on top of your neighbor. Quiet area with wildlife in the back yard. You can get to Minneapolis/St Paul in  More

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