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Ithaca, NY vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence spends 37.8% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.8% higher in East Providence than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- East Providence had 11.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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