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Grand Forks, ND vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 25.1% less per student than Grand Forks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.7% higher in Blacksburg than in Grand Forks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Forks
 Grand Forks, NDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,451  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Forks    21 Reviews

I lived here for about a year and I can't say many good things about it. I'll start with the positives, it has low crime rate and stores are all close by. Negatives  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am a black male and recently moved to the area do to a job offer. For the most part the people are friendly. However if you are black be prepared to give an  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you try to get a job here, please know that there is a strong culture of support for bullying and verbal abuse. The HR department openly supports and assists  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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