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Marion, IA vs Bradenton, FL

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Highlights
- Bradenton spends 24.9% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in Bradenton than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bradenton had 10.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IABradenton, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,076$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,291$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9484573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 16 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Bradenton    32 Reviews

Stay away from University Place in Bradenton FL (Cooper Ceek Blvd and Honore Ave.) We made the mistake of buying in this "safe" gated community according to the realtor  More

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Over 10 years ago

I just bought a home in Oneco area at 11st and 53rd, Naturally my realtor said its not a bad area and not to worry but seems theres a few gangs near by and a lot of  More

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Over 11 years ago

I placed a review of Bradenton in previous comments on Bradenton, Florida. I cannot find the review. I have lived in Europe, St. Petersburg, New York, Tampa, and  More

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