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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Cornelius, NC

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- Cornelius spends 21.5% less per student than Cedar Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% higher in Cornelius than in Cedar Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cornelius had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IACornelius, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11494573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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