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Ithaca, NY vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- Palos Verdes Estates spends 41.7% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 122.4% higher in Palos Verdes Estates than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palos Verdes Estates had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%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 5 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 Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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