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Ithaca, NY vs Aiken, SC

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- Aiken spends 48.6% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 50.2% higher in Aiken than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aiken had 5.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYAiken, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,390$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3034573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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