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Charlottesville, VA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove spends 6.8% less per student than Charlottesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.4% higher in Cottage Grove than in Charlottesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottage Grove had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,416$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,584  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,735$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9524573
 Students per Counselor243  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.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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

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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

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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

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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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