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Mount Vernon, IN vs Columbus, IN

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- Columbus spends 16.8% less per student than Mount Vernon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.3% higher in Columbus than in Mount Vernon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbus had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mount Vernon
 Mount Vernon, INColumbus, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,383$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,699  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,159$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.48  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5754573
 Students per Counselor887  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Mount Vernon    1 Reviews
Matt · Mount Vernon, IN
Great small city
Over 14 years ago

School system rated within top 6% of ALL U.S. high schools. Low crime rate, friendly people, and good sense of community. Limited restaurants and entertainment, but  More

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Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews
John · Columbus, IN
A unique place to live
Over 3 years ago

I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Angela · Columbus, IN
Great town for young professionals
Over 12 years ago

Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Becker · Columbus, IN
Great place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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