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Ithaca, NY vs Kingston, NY

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Highlights
- Kingston spends 2.8% more per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.2% higher in Kingston than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kingston had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca

Education
 Ithaca, NYKingston, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$29,915$30,766$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054$27,390$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$15,285$18,531$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.8311.2316.23
 Students per Librarian3235124573
 Students per Counselor332320530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%9.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.5%87.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%20.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.4%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%26.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.24.7%8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree10.9%1.1%1.5%

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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 3 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 Kingston    10 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I was hopeful after the mayoral election in 2011, which also saw a Democrat elected as Alderman for my area, that the new regime would unite the people  More

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New politics coming to town, huge environmental movement, artist community is very strong, Keegan Ales alone is worth the trip, incredibly inexpensive city properties  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Ulster County my entire life. The last 20 years in Kingston. The best part of living here is the change of seasons. It is so beautiful in the fall.   More

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14850 14853
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12401

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