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Stony Brook, NY vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 61.7% less per student than Stony Brook.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.2% higher in Gainesville than in Stony Brook. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Stony Brook
 Stony Brook, NYGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$26,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Stony Brook    3 Reviews

PROS: Close to the water, very picturesque, hilly and not flat like much of Long Island. High quality of life, low crime rate, clean, hometown feeling. Community  More

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Over 20 years ago

Peaceful, execellent place to  More

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Over 20 years ago

INNDIAN STUDENTS MAY PLEASE CONTACT ME.  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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