2025 Compare Cities Education:
Marquette, MI vs Blacksburg, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 0.3% more per student than Marquette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% lower in Blacksburg than in Marquette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marquette
 Marquette, MIBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,178  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor495  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

   |    Reply

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Marquette

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Blacksburg


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.