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Ithaca, NY vs Summerville, SC

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- Summerville spends 62.9% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 56.4% higher in Summerville than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Summerville had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYSummerville, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,107$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,901$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4804573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.6%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 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 Summerville    10 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than  More

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I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money  More

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MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING  More

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