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Cape Coral, FL vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca spends 159.1% more per student than Cape Coral.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.7% lower in Ithaca than in Cape Coral. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cape Coral
 Cape Coral, FLIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,527  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor557  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Cape Coral    48 Reviews

95% of Cape Coral is a lifeless & soulless money-making area, yet the local hypocrisy goes as far as blaming every issue on the recent hurricane, which one has literally  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to the area from Bradenton/Sarasota area. Lived here since 2003. My youngest has been in day care all the way to a sophomore in high school now. Schools are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Growing community with lots of land.   More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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