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Ithaca, NY vs Edwardsville, IL

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- Edwardsville spends 53.4% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 54.7% higher in Edwardsville than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edwardsville had 0.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYEdwardsville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,302$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock58374573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%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 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 Edwardsville    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

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