2025 Compare Cities Education:
Edina, MN vs Salt Lake City, UT

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Highlights
- Salt Lake City spends 43.4% less per student than Edina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.3% higher in Salt Lake City than in Edina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salt Lake City had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edina
 Edina, MNSalt Lake City, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,406  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,182$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21914573
 Students per Counselor533  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%1.5%
Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 18 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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Reviews for Salt Lake City    95 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in the Salt Lake City metro area for almost 10 years, and it has its pros and cons. Pros: -Beautiful mountains - even if you don't go, just look towards  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it more  More

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Over 4 years ago

Salt Lake City feels like home. There are so many things to do and see. There are many families and one thing to look out for is, there are many cranes and high rises  More

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