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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Columbia, SC vs North Vernon, IN

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- North Vernon spends 17.8% less per student than Columbia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in North Vernon than in Columbia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Vernon had 0.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbia
 Columbia, SCNorth Vernon, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,102$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,952  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,213$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5754573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews
Jordan · Columbia, SC
Love Living in Columbia!
Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Jordan · Columbia, SC
Almost ideal. Could see myself moving back
Over 2 years ago

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Isabella · Wise, VA
Charming “hometown” city
Over 4 years ago

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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Reviews for North Vernon    2 Reviews
Sandy · North Vernon, IN
Small southern Indiana town.
Over 16 years ago

I have lived in North Vernon for 6 years, my husband all his life. Its a small town with several city outings as Christmas in the City, Labor day Yard sales, Highway 50  More

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helen · North Vernon, IN
The trees are beautiful
Over 18 years ago

North Vernon, IN is a great older small  More

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