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Lapeer, MI vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 10.8% more per student than Lapeer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.4% lower in Blacksburg than in Lapeer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 9.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lapeer
 Lapeer, MIBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,906  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor582  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lapeer    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Lapeer in the summers of the 1950s. I retired to Florida, but now I am ready to admit my mistake and go back. I love  More

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I've lived in Lapeer for 17 years now and it is a great place to raise a family. It's got everything you need on a regular basis, shopping, grocery stores and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small town atmosphere, very few jobs available, mostly small manufacturing jobs and retail. Economic downfall, city relies mostly on automotive manufacturing in major  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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