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Orem, UT vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 25.2% more per student than Orem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.5% lower in Blacksburg than in Orem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 4.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orem
 Orem, UTBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,485  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio24.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor556  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Orem    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great city, great people, and amazing opportunities.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I would like to take a second and give some compliments were compliments are deserved. There is often so little time to simple recognize the good that people do. In a  More

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The closeness to the mountains, many parks and trails make this place such a beautiful area to be in. The people are so friendly. The food options are so diverse and  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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