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Lafayette, IN vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 12.5% less per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% higher in Gainesville than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, INGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.48  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor697  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    16 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has  More

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I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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