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Lafayette, CO vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca spends 85.2% more per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.5% lower in Ithaca than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, COIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor213  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   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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