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Elkins, WV vs Salt Lake City, UT

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- Salt Lake City spends 4.8% less per student than Elkins.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 67.0% higher in Salt Lake City than in Elkins. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salt Lake City had 0.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Elkins
 Elkins, WVSalt Lake City, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,055  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,182$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.92  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21914573
 Students per Counselor242  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%1.5%
Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  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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