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Saginaw, MI vs Tempe, AZ

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Highlights
- Tempe spends 12.2% less per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.3% higher in Tempe than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tempe had 12.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MITempe, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%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 Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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