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Salem, IN vs Sandusky, OH

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Highlights
- Sandusky spends 34.4% more per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% higher in Sandusky than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sandusky had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, INSandusky, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,245$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,497  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,386$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15144573
 Students per Counselor504  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Salem is a rural community which has grown tremendously in the past thirty years, although still very much a small town. Most people may not actually KNOW you, but will  More

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Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  More

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