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Charlestown, RI vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove spends 29.0% less per student than Charlestown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 77.0% higher in Cottage Grove than in Charlestown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottage Grove had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlestown
 Charlestown, RICottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,416$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,974  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,735$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9524573
 Students per Counselor404  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Charlestown    2 Reviews

Although living in the South County area of Rhode Island has many advantages (the ocean and beach, quite rural areas, great schools, and very little serious crime),  More

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Charlestown, RI is a beautiful oceanside community with some of the best sandy beaches in all of New England (no kidding, as evidenced by all of the out-of-state  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

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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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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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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