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Ithaca, NY vs Gainesville, GA

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Highlights
- Gainesville spends 60.8% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.4% higher in Gainesville than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 21.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYGainesville, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,714$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,751$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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