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New Bern, NC vs Elkhart, IN

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Highlights
- Elkhart spends 37.5% more per student than New Bern.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% lower in Elkhart than in New Bern. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Elkhart had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bern
 New Bern, NCElkhart, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,581$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,252$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5754573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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