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Detroit, MI vs Ashtabula, OH

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- Ashtabula spends 7.2% less per student than Detroit.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% higher in Ashtabula than in Detroit. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashtabula had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Detroit
 Detroit, MIAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,779$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,521  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15254573
 Students per Counselor617  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Ashtabula    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

iv'e lived hear for 20 years and enjoyed it if you do not want to spend a lot of money and enjoy nice people then come here.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Ashtabula has the feel of a once-busy and charming railroad town. It seems it was once a "great place to live." However when one walks or drives through the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a nowhere town. No businesses can make it here - everything is closed up. The job situation is terrible. The schools are worse. I can't wait to get out. Needs  More

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