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Davidson, NC vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 137.2% more per student than Davidson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.4% lower in Ithaca than in Davidson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Davidson
 Davidson, NCIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Davidson    3 Reviews

We just moved here from Chicago about six months ago after visiting Charlotte several time because our son attends UNCC. We happened to visit Davidson to find a new  More

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Over 13 years ago

Granted we just moved to Davidson just a few weeks ago but we find it to be one of the best all-around cities to live in. Close to Charlotte, you have the benefit of  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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