2025 Compare Cities Education:
New Bedford, MA vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 28.1% less per student than New Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% higher in Omaha than in New Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 18.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bedford
 New Bedford, MAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,183  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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