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Cary, IL vs Bismarck, ND

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- Bismarck spends 21.0% less per student than Cary.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% higher in Bismarck than in Cary. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bismarck had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cary
 Cary, ILBismarck, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,927$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,554  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3804573
 Students per Counselor578  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 16 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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