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Kingston, NY vs Royal Oak, MI

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Highlights
- Royal Oak spends 50.6% less per student than Kingston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 51.6% higher in Royal Oak than in Kingston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Royal Oak had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kingston
 Kingston, NYRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,188$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,390  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,754$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8094573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Kingston    10 Reviews

Over 12 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 15 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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Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews

Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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Over 14 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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