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Salem, NH vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 44.2% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% higher in Blacksburg than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, NHBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,034  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor210  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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