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Pierre, SD vs Oneonta, NY

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Highlights
- Oneonta spends 221.2% more per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.0% lower in Oneonta than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oneonta had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDOneonta, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,530$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,378$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4504573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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Reviews for Oneonta    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We have lived here for five years, and are looking to move. The town is fairly conservative and ethnically monotone. In fact, there is a history of racial  More

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Our family has lived in Oneonta for the past 14 years. It is great! Oneonta is safe, friendly, active and serene. The hills will grab you and keep you. Whikle not NYC it  More

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Over 16 years ago

Well oneonta sucks, if it were not for the colleges, it would dry up. the cops suck, they are not trained the way they should be. down town is a ghost town all closed  More

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