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Charlottesville, VA vs Stillwater, MN

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- Stillwater spends 6.8% less per student than Charlottesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.4% higher in Stillwater than in Charlottesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Stillwater had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAStillwater, 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.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 5 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 5 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 5 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 Stillwater    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The downtown is charming. Touristy at times in the summer and fall. Traffic can be a bear during those days. Lots of antique stores, lots of vintage houses. Water adds  More

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Stillwater is one of the most beautiful towns in the upper midwest. The view of the St. Croix River and the hills are reminiscent of the Rhine River Valley in Germany  More

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Over 12 years ago

Stillwater is beautiful for the short summer that we have. Low crime rate beautiful scenic area. 40 minutes to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Scenic water way and good job  More

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