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Ely, MN vs Cologne, MN

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- Cologne spends 10.9% less per student than Ely.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.3% higher in Cologne than in Ely. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cologne had 9.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ely
 Ely, MNCologne, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,472$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,456  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,704$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7864573
 Students per Counselor497  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ely    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Lots of local talent. For a small city, Ely has a very educated population that brings a variety of talents to local arts and  More

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Reviews for Cologne    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Population (year 2000): 1,012, Est. population in July 2004: 1,138 (+12.5% change) Males: 530 (52.4%), Females: 482 (47.6%) Elevation: 948 feet County:  More

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