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Bismarck, ND vs Sturgis, SD

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- Sturgis spends 33.7% less per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% lower in Sturgis than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sturgis had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDSturgis, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,903$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23294573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%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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Reviews for Sturgis    3 Reviews
Bob · Sturgis, SD
Good Place
Over 5 years ago

Try Uncle  More

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Zaiden · Sturgis, SD
Place is trash
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life. This place is trash. Never come  More

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Beck · Whitewood, SD
Amazing place
Over 5 years ago

Great  More

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