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Rockville, MD vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 51.6% more per student than Rockville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.9% lower in Ithaca than in Rockville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockville
 Rockville, MDIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Rockville    16 Reviews

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Like the title says, the Rockville, MD area is filled with opportunities. But if you don't have a pretty high standing job then I hope you have a rich uncle. I may be  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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