2026 Compare Cities Education:
Marion, OH vs Minneapolis, MN

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Highlights
- Minneapolis spends 59.4% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.8% lower in Minneapolis than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Minneapolis had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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