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Saginaw, MI vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta spends 35.2% more per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.4% lower in Alpharetta than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 16.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MIAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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