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Gainesville, FL vs Abilene, TX

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- Abilene spends 13.7% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.2% lower in Abilene than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11734573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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