13 (Bind Data) Conversion from string " " to type 'Double' is not valid. 2025 Compare Cities Education: Bridgewater, VA vs Columbia, SC

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bridgewater, VA vs Columbia, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Columbia spends 19.3% more per student than Bridgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is % in Columbia than in Bridgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia had % residents who had graduated High School compared to Bridgewater
 Bridgewater, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,237  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,360$7,999
Pupil/Teacher Ratio 15.3616.23
Reviews for Bridgewater    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Bridgewater is a small college town in the Shenandoah Valley about 10 mi. south of Harrisonburg. With excellent public and private schools from pre-k through college  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bridgewater

Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

   |    Reply

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

   |    Reply

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Columbia


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.