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Blacksburg, VA vs De Pere, WI

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- De Pere spends 19.1% more per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% higher in De Pere than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- De Pere had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VADe Pere, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,663$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,212$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4454573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for De Pere    7 Reviews

My wife and I relocated here over a year ago from the south(Georgia). There's alot to say about southern hospitality but a midwestern attitude is right up there. The  More

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Over 12 years ago

This is a town I love. This is a town that is built for cycalist(weather permitting) The roundabouts can be confusing at times, but the dinning experance in DePere is  More

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De Pere is where I was born and raised. I feel safe walking at night in all areas of town and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and friendly neighbors. I would highly  More

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