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Idaho Falls, ID vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 61.6% more per student than Idaho Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.0% lower in Blacksburg than in Idaho Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Idaho Falls
 Idaho Falls, IDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,198  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor456  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Idaho Falls    36 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

After escaping the liberalism in California I moved here with my family and loved the friendly folks, cleanliness, and beautiful views. Some things that I dislike is the  More

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I have lived here for about 17 years. I will admit that I have difficulty with the winter, the wind and the traffic. It seems that the traffic is constantly getting  More

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Anywhere in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah are now THEe BEST places to live. There is a reason people are flocking there...to live red, since blue has driven them out  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 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 14 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 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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