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Ocean City, MD vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 47.2% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% higher in Blacksburg than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, MDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,581  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor284  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean City    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The town itself if quaint but typically coastal. In high season you will crawl from traffic light to traffic light. Maybe place to be single but don't grow old alone.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Not that bad at all. My family stays here every summer, and we have no problems. The crime rating is only a 10 because the boardwalk gets a lot of petty theft and drunk  More

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Over 12 years ago

Crime here really isnt a 10. The boardwalk gets a lot of drunk people and petty theft during the summer, and that skews the results. Ive stayed here in OC every summer  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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