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Bluffton, SC vs Charlottesville, VA

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- Charlottesville spends 9.7% more per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.4% higher in Charlottesville than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlottesville had 4.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,935$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.4%1.5%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 10 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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