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Saginaw, MI vs Boone, NC

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- Boone spends 6.3% less per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.0% lower in Boone than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boone had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MIBoone, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,275$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,728$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9694573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%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 Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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