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New Bedford, MA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 39.4% less per student than New Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Blacksburg than in New Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 28.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bedford
 New Bedford, MABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,183  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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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

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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

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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