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Bismarck, ND vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 9.6% more per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 50.0% higher in San Diego than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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