2025 Compare Cities Education:
Chapel Hill, NC vs Charlottesville, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Charlottesville spends 6.4% more per student than Chapel Hill.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.2% lower in Charlottesville than in Chapel Hill. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlottesville had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chapel Hill
 Chapel Hill, NCCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,405  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,935$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor280  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.78.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.4%1.5%
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

   |    Reply

I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

   |    Reply

someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chapel Hill

Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Charlottesville


Learn More About Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
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.