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Dayton, OH vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 82.1% more per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.7% lower in Ithaca than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 13.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, OHIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor446  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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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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