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Florence, AZ vs Mount Pleasant, MI

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Highlights
- Mount Pleasant spends 25.8% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.9% lower in Mount Pleasant than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mount Pleasant had 25.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, AZMount Pleasant, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,635$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,075$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7184573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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Reviews for Mount Pleasant    8 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Mt. Pleasant is the home to Central Michigan University. Much of its economy is tied to the University or the casino. The rest is just service jobs for college students  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lived in Mount Pleasant for two years. I could not find a job. I wasn't a student at the local college nor a member of the reservation that Mount Pleasant is on. I have  More

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As a citizen of Mount Pleasant for nearly ten years, I have seen it grow considerably, particularly in the last five years. Home of Central Michigan University, it's  More

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