2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bluffton, SC vs St. Charles, IL

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- St. Charles spends 16.7% more per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.5% higher in St. Charles than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Charles had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,588$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13524573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%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 St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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