2025 Compare Cities Education:
Keene, NH vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 43.7% more per student than Keene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.8% lower in Ithaca than in Keene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Keene
 Keene, NHIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,567  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor214  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Keene    2 Reviews

Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are  More

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Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native. Pros -Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area. -For its small size  More

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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 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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