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Charlottesville, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 25.6% less per student than Charlottesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.8% higher in Blacksburg than in Charlottesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 6.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlottesville

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 Charlottesville, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,539$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,584$12,142$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,935$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.0713.3116.23
 Students per Librarian4995104573
 Students per Counselor243285530
 Grade School Educ.2.8%0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%1.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.4%98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%13.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.1%4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.0%69.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.16.4%25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%3.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree7.4%12.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 3 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

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Over 3 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

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Over 3 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

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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ZIPS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
22903 22901 22902
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24060

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