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Mars, PA vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson spends 38.9% less per student than Mars.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.5% higher in Benson than in Mars. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mars
 Mars, PABenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,188  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor382  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Janet · Mars, PA
Not so small.
Over 16 years ago

It's a small town but growing. The scenery and weather are nice. The location is just about right. It's not far from Pittsburgh or other cities, towns and activities.  More

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Julia · Benson, AZ
Culture/recreation
Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Julia · Benson, AZ
Beliefs
Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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