2025 Compare Cities Education:
Saginaw, MI vs Lafayette, CA

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Highlights
- Lafayette spends 26.2% more per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.2% higher in Lafayette than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 18.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MILafayette, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%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 Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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