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Manhattan, NY vs Whitefish, MT

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Highlights
- Whitefish spends 62.7% less per student than Manhattan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% higher in Whitefish than in Manhattan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Whitefish had 10.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Manhattan
 Manhattan, NYWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$29,176  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor2153  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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