2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hastings, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Highlights
- Cottage Grove spends 5.4% less per student than Hastings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% higher in Cottage Grove than in Hastings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cottage Grove had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hastings
 Hastings, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,416$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,783  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,735$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9524573
 Students per Counselor573  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Hastings    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Tons of reasons why Hastings is the best. Some natives, some transplants which makes for a great mix. We welcome the new because if you pick Hastings for what it is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hastings, MN is a nice place to live if you enjoy a small-town atmosphere. The people are mostly friendly, everybody knows everybody, and the way of life is hard set  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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