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Muskegon, MI vs Ashtabula, OH

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- Ashtabula spends 10.3% less per student than Muskegon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.0% higher in Ashtabula than in Muskegon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashtabula had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Muskegon
 Muskegon, MIAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,779$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,376  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15254573
 Students per Counselor634  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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Reviews for Ashtabula    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

iv'e lived hear for 20 years and enjoyed it if you do not want to spend a lot of money and enjoy nice people then come here.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Ashtabula has the feel of a once-busy and charming railroad town. It seems it was once a "great place to live." However when one walks or drives through the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a nowhere town. No businesses can make it here - everything is closed up. The job situation is terrible. The schools are worse. I can't wait to get out. Needs  More

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