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Ithaca, NY vs Decatur, GA

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- Decatur spends 52.0% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.9% higher in Decatur than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 0.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYDecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%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 Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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