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Muskegon, MI vs Saginaw, MI

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Highlights
- Saginaw spends 15.5% less per student than Muskegon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Saginaw than in Muskegon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Saginaw had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Muskegon

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 Muskegon, MISaginaw, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,247$12,036$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,376$10,703$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,666$6,446$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8517.3316.23
 Students per Librarian87110934573
 Students per Counselor634719530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%13.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.4%83.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%26.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.9%8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.0%12.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.2.9%3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%0.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.1%0.1%1.5%

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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 15 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 Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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ZIPS IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
49442 49440
ZIPS IN SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
48601 48602 48607

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