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Torrance, CA vs Ann Arbor, MI

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- Ann Arbor spends 8.1% less per student than Torrance.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.6% lower in Ann Arbor than in Torrance. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ann Arbor had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Torrance
 Torrance, CAAnn Arbor, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,754$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6474573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock26.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.6%1.5%
Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 11 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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Reviews for Ann Arbor    49 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Highly educated city. traffic and parking is bad. university culture is nice, not sure about elsewhere. no good pizza! if you're looking for food, I recommend "a taste  More

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Uh, compared to my other favorite college towns this one lacks flavor. Safer and kinda pretty, but not the greenest place, it's fine. Good restaurants, music, art,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Ann Arbor bus service (AATA) is quite good. The Detroit Metro Airport is only a 20 min. drive away and is also quite good. The traffic in Ann Arbor is usually mild  More

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