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La Grange, KY vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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- Cedar Rapids spends 34.5% more per student than La Grange.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% lower in Cedar Rapids than in La Grange. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cedar Rapids had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Grange
 La Grange, KYCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,582  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for La Grange    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Having lived most my life in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas, the cost of living in the outlying areas of Louisville, Kentucky are very reasonable. A good quality  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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