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Ithaca, NY vs Danbury, CT

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- Danbury spends 23.2% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.9% higher in Danbury than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Danbury had 13.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYDanbury, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5064573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 5 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 Danbury    17 Reviews

If you are looking for a city, that you still get to New York City from, Danbury, with its funky, unique homes, vibrant foodie scene, super hip downtown library,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Most folks can't afford to retire to  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is very hard to make ends meet unless you are in the upper class. Growing up we had the best place to live. A great Town. Now we are a city that is being taken over  More

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