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Durham, NC vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights
- Bismarck spends 28.5% more per student than Durham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.2% lower in Bismarck than in Durham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bismarck had 4.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Durham
 Durham, NCBismarck, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,927$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,906  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3804573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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