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Saginaw, MI vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Highlights
- Cedar Rapids spends 33.5% more per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% lower in Cedar Rapids than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cedar Rapids had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MICedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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