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Charlottesville, VA vs Waco, TX

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- Waco spends 31.5% less per student than Charlottesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% higher in Waco than in Charlottesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 9.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,584  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor243  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%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 Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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