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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Chanhassen, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove spends 6.5% more per student than Chanhassen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.9% higher in Cottage Grove than in Chanhassen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottage Grove had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chanhassen
 Chanhassen, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,416$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,873  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,735$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.96  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9524573
 Students per Counselor460  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.63.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Chanhassen    1 Reviews
Arlene · Bartlesville, OK
Nice place to live
Over 13 years ago

When we moved to Chan in 1996, I was doubtful about the term "Minnesota nice." We moved there from Michigan, where I was a very happy stay at home mom. We ended up  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews
Sally · Cottage Grove, MN
Not the Best Place to Live in Twin Cities
Over 18 years ago

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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Dennis · Cottage Grove, MN
Nice in the summer, cold in the winter
Over 19 years ago

If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Elizabeth · Cottage Grove, MN
quality of life
Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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