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Newtown, PA vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids spends 31.7% less per student than Newtown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.2% higher in Grand Rapids than in Newtown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Rapids had 10.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Newtown
 Newtown, PAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,366  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11244573
 Students per Counselor327  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Newtown    5 Reviews

Since moving here I've had a lot of mixed feelings. It hasn't been the town that I thought it was. I moved here from another part of the suburbs seeking a better life,  More

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Over 12 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 17 years ago

It has something for everyone. The downtown area has charming shopping and eateries. It is centrally located to 95, trains to NY and NJ. Only 1 hour from the shore. The  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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