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Corning, NY vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 58.4% less per student than Corning.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% higher in Blacksburg than in Corning. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Corning
 Corning, NYBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$22,585  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor202  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Corning    4 Reviews

Corning NY is a scenic town and one that I enjoy living in. I graduated from college an hour west of Corning so friends and I frequented Corning often. It is a nice  More

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Over 15 years ago

Corning is a nice area in which to live. Unfortunately for me, I am single and the taxes are too high. I am sick of all the salt they put on the roads in winter. For  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have been in Corning for almost a year and I am counting the days until I can go home to Georgia! The people are rude and arrogant. The schools are way over  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 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 14 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 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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