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South Bend, IN vs Byron Center, MI

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Highlights
- Byron Center spends 15.3% more per student than South Bend.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.3% higher in Byron Center than in South Bend. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Byron Center had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to South Bend
 South Bend, INByron Center, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11244573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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Reviews for Byron Center    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This a rural suberb of Grand Rapids that is just far enough away from the city with close commerce and recreation. Great for raising a family, good schools, quiet  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great place to raise a family. Close to Grand Rapids with easy access to Lake Michigan to the west. Strong family environment, solid schools, and nice  More

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